Learning Outcomes
1. 1. Discuss the nature and diversity of contemporary counselling and psychotherapy
2. Critically appraise the philosophical positions of psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioural, humanistic and systemic theories.
3. Appraise the process of counselling and psychotherapy from the perspective of ‘beginnings’, ‘middles’ and ‘endings’.
4. Analyse and critically examine the core characteristics associated with an effective therapist from the humanistic (person –centred) approach i.e. empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the precursory communication skills relevant to establishing a sound therapeutic relationship, such as active listening, physical and
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Essential Reading ListCorsini, R. & Wedding, D. 2011, Current psychotherapies, 9th Ed., Brooks/Cole. Belmont, CA, US
Corey, G. 2004, Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy, 7th Ed., Wadsworth Publication Co Belmont, CA.
Feltam, C., Hanley, T. & Winter, L. (Eds.) 2017, The Sage handbook of counselling and psychotherapy, 4th ed Ed., SAGE London,UK
Geldard, K. 2003, Counselling skills in everyday life, Palgrave Macmillan New York, US
Mearns, D., & Thorne, B. 2007, Person-centered counseling in action, 3rd Ed., SAGE London, UK
McLeod, J. 2009, An introduction to counselling., 4th Ed., Open University Press Berkshire, UK
O’Farrell, U. 2006, First steps in counselling., Veritas Dublin, Irl. |
