TS4S032 - Advanced Applied Theory and Practice 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: TS4S032
Module Title: Advanced Applied Theory and Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Learning in Education
Module Leader: Mason Neely
Module Team: Nicky Lewis, Nandi Kriwaczek, Gemma Anfield, Rachel Davies, 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: 100254 - psychotherapy
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

Enable students’ to critically evaluate and develop their personal synthesis of aspects of humanistic, relational psychodynamic and CBT theory, research and practice.

Enable students to develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of working with more complex professional practice issues.

Facilitate the development of advanced skills in critical evaluations of research and research methods and the production of a small scale research project.

Content Summary

Theory

The synthesis of the aspects of humanistic theory, relational psychodynamic theory/psychosynthesis, and cognitive behavioural and third wave approaches, and its application to professional practice.

The development of a personal model of integration informed by theory and practice experience.

Working inter-sectionally with complex presentations via in-person face to face, online and telephone means, in specific areas such as complex trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, dreams, eating problems, domestic abuse, loss and transitions, gender and sexual relationship diversity.

Creative interventions and innovations in professional practice.

Qualitative methods in research, including design, methods and considerations of trustworthiness and rigour.

Research governance & ethical considerations in qualitative research

The ability to critique research papers with respect to counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Practice / skills

Case discussion groups reflecting on professional development and practice issues.

Preparing for private practice and further professional progression.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 30
Tutorial 1
Practical classes and workshops 39
Independent Study 79
Directed Study 21
Active/Simulation Based 12
Groupwork 18
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically evaluate the intentional application of advanced counselling theory, skills and technique, with evidence of reflexivity in personal and professional development and practice.
LO2 Demonstrate the critical application of the research knowledge and ethical awareness through the development and evaluation of a small-scale research project relevant to professional practice.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 Case study of a real live client. 0 2000 50 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Project (CW) 1 Research Portfolio 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Case study 1
Project (CW) 1

Reading List

BACP (2018). Ethical framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework.

BACP (2021). Online & Phone Therapy Competence Framework. https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/10849/bacp-online-and-phone-therapy-competence-framework-feb21.pdf

Braun, V. & Clarke, V. (2013) Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners. London: Sage

Braun, V. & Clarke, V. (2022). Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide. London: Sage.

Berger-Charleson, S. & McBeath, A. (Eds) (2020). Enjoying Research in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan

Berger-Charleson, S. & McBeath, A. (Eds) (2023). Supporting Research in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan

Cameron, R. (2020). Working with Difference & Diversity in Counselling & Psychotherapy. London: Sage.

Charura, D. & Lago, C. (2021). Black Identities & White Therapies. Monmouth: PCCS Books.

Cooper, M. (2019). Integrating Counselling & Psychotherapy: DIrectionality, Synergy & Social Change. London: Sage.

Finlay L (2016) Relational Integrative Psychotherapy: Engaging Process & Theory in Practice Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.

Hart. S. (2022). Phone Therapy: A Guide for Practitioners Working with Voice Alone. London: Routledge.

Hawkins, P. & Ryde, J. (2020). Integrative Psychotherapy in Theory & Practice: A Relational, Systemic & Ecological Approach. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

McKenzie-Mavinga, I. et al (Eds). (2023). Therapy in Colour: Intersectional, Anti-Racist & Inter-Cultural Approaches by Therapists of Colour. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

McLeod, J. (2022). Doing Research in Counselling & Psychotherapy. London: Sage

Smith, J.A., Flowers, P. & Larkin, M. (2021). Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Theory, Method & Research. London: Sage.

Tilsen, J. (2021). Queering Your Therapy Practice: Queer Theory, Narrative Therapy & Imagining New Identities. London: Routledge

Tracy, S. (2020). Qualitative Research Methods: Collecting Evidence, Crafting Analysis, Comunicating Impact (2nd Edn). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Tribe, R. (Ed). (2020). The Handbook of Professional Ethical and Research Practice for Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Psychiatrists. London: Routledge.

Turner, D. (2021). Intersections of Privilege & Otherness in Counselling & Psychotherapy: Mockingbird. London: Routledge.

Weinberg, H., Rolnick, A., & Leighton, A. (Eds). (2022). Advances in Online Therapy: Emergence of a New Paradigm. London: Routledge.

Key peer-reviewed journals and selected journal articles related to specific presentations will be referenced throughout the module for both essential and suggested reading.