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Introduction to Counselling Psychology  


In this module, you’ll be introduced to a range of theoretical approaches within Counselling Psychology. You’ll look at characteristics of each of these approaches along three dimensions: the basic underlying concepts and assumptions with respect to human nature; find out how unhelpful behaviour is acquired and maintained; and examine some proposed goals for the counselling process.

What does the module cover?

Learn to recognise the nature and scope of Counselling Psychology as a specialised field of applied psychology.  Demonstrate familiarity with the explanations of unhelpful behaviours and proposed goals for the counselling process.  Develop your critical thinking to compare and contrast the underlying assumptions regarding human nature of the three main approaches, and learn to articulate awareness of the empirical status of Counselling Psychology.  You’ll soon begin to acquire sensitivity toward the interplay between society, culture, and experience.

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Module Code:

PY1910

Key topics include:

•    Psychodynamic approach:  
o    Personality development
o    Neurosis: its nature and mechanism of maintenance
•    Person-centred approach
o    Development of self-concept
o    Difficulties with living: the role of self-concept in sustaining maladjustment
•    Cognitive Behavioural approach:
o    Irrational beliefs: unwanted feelings, self-defeating actions
•    Issues and controversies:
o    Working with difference: culture, gender, and sexuality
o    A (re)turn to biological determinism? – the impact of the pharmacological industry

Pre-requisites

None

Number of credits & study time
20 credits / 200 hours

Assessment

This module contains two summative assessments that you must successfully complete – a coursework essay of 2000 words, plus a two-hour exam, each counting towards 50% of your grade.  

 
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