TS4S028 - Integrative Counselling Theory and Practice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS4S028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Integrative Counselling Theory and Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Nicky Lewis | ||
| Module Team: | Natalie Evans, Mason Neely, Nandi Kriwaczek, Andrew Dale, Lisset Burrett, Anna Fox, Gemma Anfield, Katy Tozer, Anna Playle, Kirsty Richards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100495 - counselling | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Enable students to develop a critical understanding of the key theoretical principles of integration in relation to the key principles of Humanistic/Existential approaches in counselling theory and practice.
Develop students critical awareness of ethical and legal issues in relation to professional counselling practice, including introducing the professional role of counsellor.
Develop students critical awareness of context in relation to socio/political/cultural narratives that influence clients and the counselling process.
Content Summary
Theory & Practice:
A critical overview of the historical development of different counselling epistemologies, e.g. post modernism, social constructionism, pluralism.
A critical introduction to integration in counselling and psychotherapy.
The consideration of different models of integration, e.g. pluralistic; relational.
Humanistic theory/practice when working in-person, online and via phone, e.g. Person-Centred, Existential.
Ethical and legal frameworks that inform practice and supervision when working therapeutically in-person, online and via phone, e.g. BACP Ethical Framework; BACP Competencies for Online & Phone Therapy
Principles of practice when working in-person, online and via phone, i.e. contracting, note taking, confidentiality, data protection, self-care and supervision.
Awareness of the dimensions of diversity in identity for self and in therapeutic practice, when working in-person, online and via phone, e.g. racial, cultural, socio-economic, religious, gender, sexuality, disability and so forth.
Skills
The development and facilitation of core and advanced communication and therapeutic skills for counselling and psychotherapy, in-person, on-line and via phone; including contracting, rapport building, empathic responding, session structuring, building and repairing a therapeutic alliance, working with psychological processes, immediacy, phenomenological enquiry, goal setting and endings.
Skills workshops including role play/simulations, video and audio recording of skills practice and self and peer evaluation.
Academic critical review and writing skills appropriate to level 7.
There is an expectation of weekend delivery throughout this module to support professional and personal development.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 48 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 5 |
| Independent Study | 56 |
| Directed Study | 51 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 34 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically discuss the Humanistic approach within an integrative approach, with consideration of the application in practice. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate core counselling skills underpinned by theory, with evaluation of the effectiveness of the therapeutic work, personal development and professional practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Practical Assessment | Performance (Online) 1 | Online Simulation of a full Counselling Session with a Peer Client (Tutor and Peer Observed) | 50 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Performance (Online) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |