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2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
HECS3155 Integration of Theory, Practice and Self
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Jane Macaskie
Email: J.F.Macaskie@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Sep, Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
Module replaces
ADUL3760 The Theory and Practice of Integrative Counselling 1This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- Critically analyse counselling theory from humanistic/existential traditions.
- Understand the experience of phenomenology in the therapeutic frame.
- Critically analyse counselling theory from psychodynamic traditions.
- Illustrate the experience of using phenomena in the counselling relationship and enabling insight into meanings in the therapeutic frame.
- Reflect on the use of learned theoretical awareness in their own clinical practice.
- Reflect on the use of approaches to brief therapy in their own practice.
- Synthesise an integration of theory, practice and self-drawn from the above.
Syllabus
Students will study the theoretical perspectives of Year 1 in greater depth, deepening their understanding and familiarity with key texts. Students will continue evolving an integration of 'self-in-process' with professional practice and be expected to critically reflect upon the application of theories to their own personal material as well as that of their clients. Recent published material will be considered alongside of emerging practice experience.
Specific areas of study will include:
- Furthering the development of the therapeutic relationship and the application of theory in clinical practice.
- Petruska Clarkson's (1995; 1998; 'in press') 5 primary relationship modes of psychotherapy and psychological counselling
- DSM IV: exploring notions of psychopathology when working with challenging client material;
- The historical development of Eclecticism and Integration in Counselling and Psychotherapy;
- The Individual Practitioner and the process of defining a personal philosophy and model of practice.
Reflection will be encouraged on the historical emergence and current thinking on eclectic and integrative notions of counselling and psychotherapy.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 49 | 1.00 | 49.00 |
| Private study hours | 151.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 49.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Recording practice and personal notes; observations, impressions, reactions, and reflections - 31 hours.Reading - 80 hours.
Assignments - 40 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Participation in seminars and tutorialsAfter 20 weeks, Essay outlining the nature of Integrative Counselling in relation to the student's own developing integration of theory and practice (4000 words).
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | After 20 weeks - Essay (5,000 words). | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 22/08/2012
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