TS4S029 - Applied Integrative Theory and Practice 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS4S029 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Applied Integrative Theory and Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Mason Neely | ||
| Module Team: | Nandi Kriwaczek, Natalie Evans, Lisset Burrett, Nicky Lewis, Gemma Anfield, 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 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Enable students to critically consider and evaluate the key theoretical principles of integration in relation to the key principles of Relational Psychodynamic counselling theory and practice.
Introduce students to research evidence and the different research methodologies which underpin the different theoretical approaches in counselling theory and practice.
Further develop students’ core and advanced counselling skills relevant to professional practice, including assessment and formulation.
Content Summary
Theory & Practice:
Critical evaluation of integration in counselling and psychotherapy.
Critical overview of the evidence base for integrative counselling and psychotherapy, e.g. NICE Guidelines, Evidence Based Practice, Practice Based Research, Online & Phone Therapy.
Relational Psychodynamics, i.e. Object Relations, Intersubjectivity, Attachment Theory, Self-Psychology and Psychosynthesis i.e. Transpersonal.
Development of research awareness of different methodologies and how these underpin counselling theory and practice; with a specific focus on qualitative approaches.
Assessment and case formulation within an integrative approach when working in-person, online or via telephone, including assessment of suitability for engaging with therapeutic work online or via telephone.
Integrative approaches to working intersectionally with specific presentations in-person, online or via telephone, e.g. depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal intention, trauma, bereavement, loss and grief.
Skills
Development of advanced counselling skills when working in-person, online or via telephone, including endings, transference and countertransference, embodiment.
Skills workshops including role play/simulations, video and audio recording of skills practice and self and peer evaluation.
Academic writing and critical review 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 | 18 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 66 |
| Independent Study | 82 |
| Directed Study | 21 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically discuss relational psychodynamics and psychosynthesis approaches within an integrative counselling and psychotherapy, with consideration of the application of these in practice. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate advanced 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Theoretical Essay | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Clinical Learning 1 | Analysis and critique of a transcribed peer skills recording demonstrating core and advanced counselling skills, self-awareness and ethical practice. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Clinical Learning 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |