Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module will enable students to learn about, locate and critically appraise humanistic approaches to psychotherapy. Students will study three main humanistic therapy models, including the principles and practices of the Person Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis approaches. Students will have the opportunity to practice humanistic psychotherapy skills and to view DVD material. Students will be expected to engage in independent study, attend all lectures and seminar groups and contribute to discussions within the learning group. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Locate humanistic psychotherapy within the broader field of psychotherapy 2. Identify the central tenets of Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis theories and practice 3. Compare and contrast the principles and practices of the Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis approaches in individual psychotherapy 4. Critically analyse the strengths and limitations of Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis theories and practices 5. Engage in humanistic psychotherapy skills practice in the context of the learning group | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Humanistic PsychotherapyAn approach to psychotherapy that is focused on the client's personal autonomy and innate capacity for growthPerson Centred Theory and PracticeCarl Rogers' Person Centred ApproachGestalt TherapyA humanistic-experiential psychotherapyTransactional AnalysisEric Berne's Transactional Analysis Theory and practicePsychotherapeutic skills and strategiesSkills and strategies for humanistic psychotherapy practicePersonal/Professional developmentDeveloping personal awareness and professional competence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 61324, Recommended journal, 0, Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapies, 61325, Further recommended reading, 0, Additional reading will be provided during the module, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module Co-ordinator and lecturer: Dr. Aisling McMahon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes
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Date of Last Revision | 26-JAN-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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