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Archived Version 2011 - 2012

Module Title Integrative Model 2
Module Code NS510
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences

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NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module teaches students to recognise and integrate issues of colonisation, oppression, internalisation and liberation into a holistic view of psychotherapy in the context of society.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise how oppressive social conditions such as colonisation, oppression and liberation can create debilitating psychological patterns such as internalised oppression.
2. Integrate Jungs view of the psyche as an interplay between intrapsychic, somatic and interpersonal, the therapeutic process and life.
3. Refine different theoretical and therapeutic responses to suit the needs of particular clients and client groups within an integrative framework including the creation of treatment plans.
4. Integrete developmental issues in clients and in the therapist/client relationship into their own coherent framework.
5. Critique different perspectives on the reciprocal roles of society and psychotherapy in the context of individual s overall wellbeing



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture20aprox
Independent Study105student self directed work approx
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

1. Development of students own coherent integrative framework.2. Review of different models of integration.3. Case conceptualisation from an integrative perspective.4. Treatment planning to meet the needs of the client
an introduction.5. Oppression, prejudice and internalisation6. The reciprocal influences of psychotherapy and society.7. The psyche as explored by Jung, including dreams and symbols, the collective unconscious and archetypes.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • NA: 0, Essential Reading List Casement, A. (2001) Carl Gustave Jung. Sage, LondonMarshall, S. (2004) Difference and Discrimination in Psychotherapy and Counselling. Sage, LondonSlife, B., Williams, R. & Barlow, S. (eds.) (2001) Critical Issues in Psychotherapy. ,
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
GDPCGDip in Counselling & Psychotherapy
MDPCMSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy
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