Description
The module allows the student to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in order to demonstrate their effectiveness as a counsellor and begin preparation for their subsequent career.
Aims
This module examines the capacity of the student to apply a collaborative pluralistic approach to counselling in relation to common presenting problems in relation to a diverse range of clients. The module is designed to facilitate readiness for employment in a professional counselling role.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a capacity to work effectively with counselling clients presenting with a range of commonly presenting problems
2. Critically reflect on practice, and demonstrate an ability to practice in an inclusive, collaborative, anti-discriminatory/anti- oppressive way
3. Critically analyse dimensions of personal competence and effectiveness as a counsellor
4. Demonstrate an ability to understand the origins, nature and impact of personal strengths and limitations as a counsellor, and the implications of these factors for current and future practice
5. Demonstrate an awareness of strategies for dealing with burnout and retaining effectiveness and resilience; Plan for lifelong learning and engagement in professional role
6. Draw of a number of professional skills to facilitate a future career in counselling
Indicative Content
1 Evaluating personal effectiveness as a counsellor
Theory and research into models of therapist development. Review of supervised counselling experience. Responding to challenging issues in counselling.
2 Professional role development
Preparing to become a professional counsellor; job opportunities. Lifelong learning needs (e.g., dealing with stress and burnout, support, self evaluation); career planning. Involvement in professional issues and organisations. Take an active role as members of the professional counselling community; wider political, social, legal and organisational dimensions of therapeutic practice; ability to work appropriately in different counselling and psychotherapy contexts.
3 Personal development
Participation in a number of different personal development activities, including peer-groups and reflection on personal therapy and life history.
4 Career development
Practical skills for career development. Preparation for becoming a registered practitioner.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 0 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 14 |
| Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 40 |
| Independent | 146 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
