University of the West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
(Revised November 2002)
Code: USPJG4-20-M Title: Theory and Practice in Counselling Psychology 2
Version: 3
Level: UWE credit rating: ECTS credit rating:
Owning Faculty: Applied Sciences Field:
Valid from: September 2007 Discontinued from:
Pre-requisites: Theory and Practice in Counselling Psychology 1
Learning outcomes:
When they have successfully completed this module, students should be able to demonstrate:
1. a working knowledge and critical understanding of the cognitive approach to psychological therapy;
2. an integration of cognitive and relational approaches to psychological therapy;
3. an systematic understanding of formulation as a key skill in counselling psychology;
4. the ability to formulate clients' concerns within relational and cognitive models;
5. a critical understanding of the importance of culture and diversity in counselling psychology theory and practice;
6. a systematic understanding of psychological theory and research relevant to individual and social functioning in counselling psychology;
7. a critical evaluation of theories of mind and personality;
8. a critical understanding of theories of psychopathology and of change;
9. a critical understanding of the use and interpretation of psychometric tests and other assessment procedures;
10. a working knowledge of psychopharmacology and the ability to evaluate critically its effects from research and practice;
11. a critical understanding of the research evidence on process and outcomes of psychological therapy relevant to counselling psychology; and
12. an appreciation of the role of the counselling psychologist in a range of settings and an ability to apply psychological understanding to diverse settings:
13. the ability to contrast, compare and critically evaluate a range of models of therapy;
14. a critical awareness of different theories of psychopathology and of change;
15. a critical awareness of the use and interpretation of psychometric tests and other assessment procedures; and
16, a critical awareness of the different uses of drugs in the treatment of psychological disprders.
Syllabus outline:
An appreciation of key figures, ideas and techniques in cognitive therapy. The relationship in cognitive therapy. Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Transactional Analysis.
B. Understanding the Person
Exploring aspects of diversity and the development of more politically sensitive approaches in psychological therapy. Theories of mind, personality and individual difference. Client issues and problems. Interrelating psychology and counselling.
C. The Counselling Psychologist Role
Approaches to psychopathology and therapeutic change. Physiology and psychopharmacology. Psychometric tests, assessment and medical diagnosis. The person of the counselling psychologist.
D. Counselling Psychology Research.
Evaluating research evidence on process and outcome. Systematic review and evidence based practice.
E. Counselling Psychology Practice
Specialist inputs from practitioners working in a diversity of settings and across a range of modalities.
Teaching and learning methods:
Short inputs via lecture, video, or guided reading. Brief experiential exercises. Workshops. Small group work. Student presentations.
Indicative sources:
S. Brown & R. Lent (eds.) Handbook of Counseling Psychology, Wiley, 3rd ed., 2000
C. Feltham (ed.) Controversies in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Sage, 1999
H. Hargaden & C. Sills Transactional Analysis: A Relational Approach, Brunner-Routledge, 2002
C. Lago & B. Smith Anti-Discriminatory Counselling Practice, Sage, 2002
J. McLeod An Introduction to Counselling, Open University, 3rd ed., 2003
M. Neenan & W. Dryden Essential Cognitive Therapy, Whurr 2000
A. Ryle & I. Kerr Introducing Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Wiley, 2002
J. Safran & Z. Segal Interpersonal Process in Cognitive Therapy, Aronson, 1996
F. Wills & D. Sanders Cognitive Therapy: Transforming the Image, Sage 1997
R. Woolfe & W.Dryden (eds.) Handbook of Counselling Psychology, Sage, 2nd.ed., 2003
Assessment
Weighting between components A and B (standard modules only) A: 40% B: 60%
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component A Element weighting
1 | ||
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
CS1 |
Case Study (3000 words) |
1 |
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes )
Component A
Description of each element Element weighting
1 | ||
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
Case Study (3000 words) |
1 | |
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT Attendance at taught classes .
Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)