TS2D004 - Developing Pluralistic Practice 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS2D004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Developing Pluralistic Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Andrew Dale | ||
| Module Team: | Emma Dalgleish, Michael Kay, Anna Fox, Kirsten Amis, Anna Playle, Kirsty Richards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100495 - counselling | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To facilitate the development of the skills, knowledge and personal attributes required to demonstrate competent and safe practice within a pluralistic framework.
To demonstrate use of knowledge and analytical understanding of theory and evidence which supports and evaluates safe and effective counselling practice.
To demonstrate application of theory, evidence, ethical standards and self-awareness to inform counselling practice within a professional context.
Content Summary
Theory:
Further development of contemporary humanistic and cognitive behavioural theory and skills.
Pluralism in practice - client choice, working with goals, constructive growth.
The short-term solution-focused brief therapy model (SFBT) and further development of skills drawn from SFBT.
Professional Practice;
The BACP Ethical Framework in practice.
Case conceptualisation within a pluralistic approach.
Cultural competence & working with diversity in practice.
Skills Development:
Humanistic skills
CBT skills
Working with specific client problems (e.g. anxiety, depression) within a pluralistic framework.
Working with outcome measures.
Managing endings and service transitions.
*In order to meet the Professional Practice criteria for the course it is a requirement that you attend and actively participate in at least 80% of all timetabled lectures, meetings and other learning activities arranged as part of this module.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 14 |
| Seminar | 21 |
| Demonstration | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 180 |
| Directed Study | 130 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 35 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 7 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate competency in counselling practice using skills and theory within a developing pluralistic framework. |
| LO2 | Reflect constructively on own developing counselling skills demonstrating analytical understanding of theory and ethics which supports safe and effective counselling practice. |
| LO3 | Apply counselling theory, skills, ethical practice and self-awareness to client work to demonstrate understanding of client case study reports. |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Skills Assessment: assessment of one recorded counselling session | 45 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Critique 1 | Critical reflection evaluating recorded skills session submitted with reference to theory, feedback and self-reflection. | 0 | 2500 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Case study report from own counselling practice (or example referral notes if not started placement) with reflective commentary (5+ hours’ practice) | 0 | 3000 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Critique 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Case study 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |