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Module Title	Theory & Practice of Counsel & Psychotherapy
Module Code	NS572
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Gerard Moore	Office Number	H214
Level	5	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

'To facilitate an understanding and critical evaluation of the philosophy and aims of Humanistic and Systemic Psychotherapy. 'Based on experiential learning, to integrate this knowledge with the student's developing ability to practice counselling and psychotherapy effectively.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module and following a period of personal study and practical experience it is intended that the student will be able to: 'Critically discuss the historical and cultural influences leading to the development of humanistic and systemic psychotherapies 'Critically apprehend the underpinning principles of the humanistic and systemic approaches 'Critically consider the implications for practice of the process of therapeutic change within these models 'Critically evaluate process and outcome research literature relating to humanistic and systemic models 'Examine and articulate how his or her own personal experience(s) may either facilitate or inhibit the practice of counselling and psychotherapy from a humanistic and systemic perspective

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	0
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	75

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

This module is based on the theoretical and practical work necessary for a critical introduction to the core theoretical orientations of humanistic counselling and psychotherapy and systemic psychotherapy. The primary areas of the module are outlined below: §Historical and cultural influences on the development of humanistic and systemic psychotherapy §Roger's person-centered theory of personality and psychological change, including the core therapeutic conditions (empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence), motivation, the therapeutic relationship, the process of change, and research methodologies §Elaboration of a systemic-social constructionist approach §Overview of the fundamentals of group psychotherapy §Reflection on the processes and dynamics associated with humanistic and systemic approaches. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of systems theory and the principles of systemic / family therapy §Critically evaluate the core concepts of systemic /family therapy, with emphasis on the meaning of distress within a social and environmental context as opposed to an individual level

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Essential: Carr, A., (2000) Family Therapy Concepts, Process and Practice. Chichester, Wiley Jones, E. (1993) Family Systems Therapy Chichester: Wiley Kirschenbaum, H., & Henderson, V. (Eds). (1989) The Carl Rogers reader, Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. Rogers, C.R. (1961). On becoming a person. London: Constable. Rowan, J. (1998). The reality game: A guide to humanistic counselling and psychotherapy (2nd ed). London: Routledge. McNamee, S. & Gergen, K. (1992) Therapy as Social Construction. London: Sage. Walsh, F., (1993) Normal Family Processes. 2nd Edt. London. Guildford Press. Supplementary: Barker, P., (1992) Basic Family Therapy. London: Blackwell. Bateson, G. Steps to an Ecology of Mind New York: Ballantine. Bion, W., R., (1990). Experiences in Groups and Other Papers. London; Rathbourne Books Burr, V. (1996) An Introduction to Social Construction. London: Routledge.Corey, G. (2001). Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy (6th ed). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole-Thompson Learning. Clarkson, P. (1995). The therapeutic relationship. London: Whrr. Freud, S., (1991). Civilization, Society and Religion. London: Penguin Books Goldberg, I., (2000). Family Therapy: An Overview (5th ed). London: Brook-Cole Thompson Learning. Griffin, W., A., & Greene, S., M., (1999) Models of Family Therapy: The Essential Guide. London Brunner. Hoffman, L. (1993) Exchanging Voices: A collaborative approach to family therapy. London Karnac. Imber-Black e., (Ed). (1993) Secret in Families and Family Therapy. London: Norton. Haley, J. (1963) Strategies of Psychotherapy. New York: Gunne & Stratton. Klein, M., (1998) Love, Guilt and Reparation. London; Rathbourne Books. McNamee, S., & Gergen, K., J., (1999) Relational Responsibility: Resources for Sustainable Dialogue. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Mearns, D. & Thorne, B. (2000). Person centred therapy today. London: Sage Publications. Merry, T. (1995). Invitation to person centred counselling. London: Whurr. Nelson-Jones, R. (2000). Introduction to counselling skills. London: Sage. Raskin, N.J., & Rogers, C.R. (1995). Person-centred therapy. In R.J.Corsini & D. Wedding (Eds). Current psychotherapies (5th ed), pp. 128-161. Itasca, Illinois: F.E. Peacock Publishers, Inc.Rennie, D.L. (1998). Person-centred counselling: An experiential approach. London: Sage Publications. Nelson-Jones, R. (2000). Introduction to counselling skills. London: Sage Publications. Rogers, C.R. (1951). Client-centred therapy: Its current practice, implications and theory. Boston: Houghton Miffin. Rogers, C.R. (1995). Person-centred therapy: The case of Mrs. Oak. In D. Wedding & R.J. Corsini (Eds). Case studies in psychotherapy (2nd ed) pp. 61-84. Itasca, Illinois: F.E. Peacock Publishers, Inc. Skynner, R., (1990). Explorations with Families: Group Analysis and Family Therapy. London Routledge Skynner, R., (1969). Family Matters: A guide to healthier and happier relationships. London Ceadar. Snyder, C.R., & Ingram, R.E. (Eds). (2000). Handbook of psychological change: Psychotherapy processes and practices for the 21st Century. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. Tallis, F. (1998). Changing minds: The history of psychotherapy as an answer to human suffering. London: Cassell. Visher, E., & Visher J., S., (1996) Therapy with Stepfamilies. New York Brunner/Mazel Publications Yalom, I., (1980) Existential Psychotherapy. New York: Basic Books Yalom, I., (1986) Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. New York: Basic Books Additional texts and references for journal articles will be provided by individual lecturers Journals ANZJFT British Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy

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