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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Professional Practice 2 | |||
| Reference | SSM224 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2020 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2022 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable students to become confident, ethical Psychodynamic Counsellors in practice with a range of clients in short- and long-term therapy. Students will explore innovative, evidence-based approaches to working with a variety of mental health conditions and diagnosis. They will explore and critically analyse Psychodynamic thinking about the causes of mental ill health and distress. They will critically engage with Clinical Supervision as a means of promoting professional and personal development. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relevant literature supporting the ethical maintenance of a Psychodynamic Counselling relationship with clients presenting with a variety of issues. |
| 2 | Demonstrate the advanced skills necessary to responsibly, sensitively and reflectively engage in Psychodynamic Counselling relationships. |
| 3 | Display mastery of the management of effective Psychodynamic Counselling relationships including breaks and endings. |
| 4 | Critically engage and demonstrate reflexivity on placement and in Clinical and Line Management Supervision. |
| 5 | Communicate effectively the clinical processes experienced in the role of Psychodynamic Counsellor. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Grounded in Psychodynamic thinking this module focusses on the practice and theoretical framework which underpin long- and short-term Psychodynamic Counselling with clients presenting with a variety of issues. Students will engage in Clinical Supervision and be on placement for the duration of this module supporting them to work ethically and within the limits of their competence. The clinical practice of Psychodynamic Counselling is explored and clinically analysed. |
| Module Delivery |
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| A range of teaching and learning approaches and environments will be utilised including: tutor presentations, triads, experiential workshops, large and small group discussions, clinical supervision and student presentations. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 88 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 92 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 120 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 120 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 5 |
| Description: | Essay, 3000 words (+/- 10%), case study. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 4 |
| Description: | Placement Report, Clinical Supervisor's Report. | ||||
| Component 3 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
| Description: | Video Transcript and Commentary | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There are three components to this module and all 3 have to be passed for an overall pass. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | APA/APB |
| B | APC/APD/BPA/BPB/BPC/CPA |
| C | BPD/CPB/CPC/CPD/DPA/DPB |
| D | DPC/DPD |
| E | A grade of E in components 1 or 3 and/or a U (Unsuccessful) for component 2 will result in a borderline fail. |
| F | A grade of F in components 1 or 3 and/or a U (Unsuccessful) for component 2 will result in a fail. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 |
| Corequisites for module | SSM225 Identity and SSM226 Trauma and Loss |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| A minimum of 120 hours clinical Counselling practice are required over the 2 years of the PgDip with a further 100 hours for the MSc. In addition supervision is required. A minimum 100 clinical Counselling sessions are required for completion of this module. There is a requirement of an 85% attendance rate in this module. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Hawkins & McMahon A (2020) (5th Edition) Supervision in the Helping Professions. Open University Press |
| 2 | Murdin, L. (2009) Understanding Transference: The Power of Patterns in the Therapeutic Relationship. London: Palgrave. |
| 3 | Sullivan, E.M. (1999) Unconscious Communication in Practice. Buckingham: Open University Press. |
| 4 | MacCallum Sullivan, M & Goldenberg, H (2015) Cradling the Chrysalis: teaching & learning psychotherapy. London: Karnac Books. |
| 5 | Ross, A (2019) Introducing Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy: The Art and Science of the Unconscious. London: Open University Press. |