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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Developments in Counselling | |||
| Reference | SS4010 | Version | 9 |
| Created | February 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To extend the knowledge of core theory and utilisation of essential skills counselling acquired in SS3025. A broader range of counselling approaches and specialist applications will be covered. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate selected counselling schools of practice. |
| 2 | Demonstrate critical awareness of appropriate counselling skills in diverse settings. |
| 3 | Critically examine developments in counselling in practice settings. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Study and evaluation of current practice in a range of counselling approaches and specialisms which may include: working with LGBT people, working with race and ethnicity groups/individuals, faith-based counselling and new developments and areas of counselling. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Workshop format, combining theoretical material with skills development. Further skills work to be undertaken in directed study time. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 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: | Component 1 will be assessed by written coursework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one component which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Stage 3 module SS3025 must be completed in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ALDRIDGE, S., and RIGBY, S., 2004. Counselling skills in context. London: Hodder & Stoughton. |
| 2 | COOPER, M., 2013. The Handbook of Person-centred Psychotherapy and Counselling. 2nd ed. Hampshire: Macmillan. |
| 3 | COOPER, M., and MCLEOD, J., 2011. Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage. |
| 4 | DRYDEN, W., 2014. Dryden's handbook of Individual therapy. 6th ed. London: Sage. |
| 5 | JACOBS, M., 2010. Psychodynamic Counselling in action. 4th ed. London: Sage. |
| 6 | JOSEPH, S., 2010. Theories of Counselling & Psychotherapy. 2nd ed. London: Palgrave. |
| 7 | MOORE, J., & ROBERTS, R., 2010. Counselling and Psychotherapy in organisational settings. Exeter: Learning Matters. |
| 8 | MURRAY PARKES, C., 2010. Bereavement: Studies of grief in adult Life. 4th ed. London: Penguin. |