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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Therapeutic And Relational Working Across The Life Span
Reference SS3095 Version 1
Created April 2024 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved April 2024 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To promote awareness of the significance and value of therapeutic and relational approaches and skills for social work practice across the lifespan.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate understanding of therapeutic and relationship based approaches within social work practice.
2 Apply a range of therapeutic and relational approaches to social work practice across the lifespan.
3 Reflect on the relevance and value of therapeutic and relational approaches and interventions within social work practice.

Indicative Module Content
Therapeutic and relational practices and approaches. Therapy based upon; play, music, art and drama. Family therapy, behavioural therapy, person centred, cognitive/ behavioural, psychodynamic, family therapy, pluralistic, groupwork, counselling skills and practice, therapeutic and relational work and with children and adults, other creative practices. Application and evaluation of therapeutic and relational practices and approaches and their relevance and value for social work. Evaluation of the research and wider evidence base for these practices and approaches in social work. Reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection.

Module Delivery
A combination of lectures and skills and discussion focused seminars.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 110 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Written assignment.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has one component with 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by a written assignment.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Satisfactory completion of stage 2 modules.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Emond, R., 2016. A Guide to Therapeutic Child Care: What You Need to Know to Create a Healing Home. London: Jessica Kingsley.
2 McColgan, M., and McMullin, C., 2017. Doing Relationship Based Social Work: A Practical Guide to Building Relationships and Enabling Change. London: Jessica Kingsley.
3 McLeod, J., and McLeod, J. 2022 Counselling Skills: Theory, Research and Practice. Open University Press, Maidenhead.
4 Smith, K. & de la Prida, A. 2021 The Pluralistic Therapy Primer: A Concise Introduction. Monmouth, PCCS Books.

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781