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Theoretical positions held by psychologists are investigated through counselling and counselling psychology. Students are introduced to settings in which counselling and counselling psychology may be appropriate. A critical analysis is made of methods used to evaluate counselling and evidence arising from these methods is presented. Students studying this module will have a sound theoretical basis from which they can go on to take practical skill based courses in counselling and counselling psychology.

Theories, key concepts and therapeutic processes such as those of: self-actualisation, self-concept, psychoanalytic, existential, Gestalt, humanistic, behavioural, rational emotive, reality, transactional. An exploration of the above in selected contexts such as Teaching, Vocational Guidance, Bereavement, Life-Threatening Illness, Research Design for Counselling Psychology Ethical Considerations, and Professional Societies.

i. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of this module students should have:-
a) Increased knowledge and understanding of psychological theories and methods which counselling psychologists and counsellors might use
b) Developed a knowledge and critical understanding of theory and practice in selected professional contexts.
c) Examined and developed key concepts and therapeutic processes from a variety of theoretical view-points.
d) An understanding of the role of learned and professional societies.

ii. Skills
Students will have developed their skills to integrate theory and practice in counselling contexts.
a) Particular analytical skills will have been developed according to their own individual needs, e.g. for teaching or marriage counselling, for vocational and bereavement counselling, family disputes counselling.
b) More generic skills such as operating ethically, learning to use and evaluate test materials to research and evaluate, using evidence based practice and using supervision will also have been developed.
c) Students will have been made aware of the academic and professional requirements of learned and professional societies.

Staff/student contact 16%
Student private study 84% Methods include lectures, seminars, field work, role play techniques and video analyses.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.