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Archived Version 2019 - 2020

Module Title Integrative Psychotherapy 1
Module Code NS582
School 38

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Gemma KiernanOffice NumberH219
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module will introduce students to the principles and practices of integrative psychotherapy. Working with the psychotherapy relationship and working with emotional immediacy will be focused on as core, evidence-based, integrative variables. An introduction to attachment theory and affective neuroscience will also be included to enhance students’ understanding of the intricacies of the therapeutic relationship. Key therapeutic practice issues will be attended to during this module, including mandatory reporting and working with depression and anxiety. During this module, students will be invited to draw from different therapeutic models in discussions of psychotherapy theory and practice. The module will include didactic teaching, class-based discussions, DVD material and skills practice sessions. Students are expected to attend lectures, engage in on-line self-directed learning activities, and supplement their learning by reading and reviewing relevant literature and course material.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and critique the relevance and rationale of an integrative approach to psychotherapy practice.
2. Understand and analyse the common factors approach within psychotherapy.
3. Review and critique the central position the psychotherapy relationship has as an integrative variable.
4. Understand the importance of working with emotional immediacy in psychotherapy practice.
5. Have an introductory understanding of attachment theory and affective neuroscience to inform work with the therapeutic relationship.
6. Have an understanding of key therapeutic practice issues, including mandatory reporting and working with depression and anxiety.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture15Lectures, discussions and seminar groups
Directed learning15Psychotherapy skills practice
Directed learning5Tutor-led formative engagement
Independent Study90Self-directed learning, reviewing and reading empirical, theoretical literature and course material as assigned
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

Introduction to integrative psychotherapy
Introduction to integrative psychotherapy, its development, and the common factors approach across therapeutic modalities.

The psychotherapeutic relationship
Analysis and review of the therapeutic relationship as a core integrative factor, drawing from theories across the main therapeutic schools.

Working with emotional immediacy
Exploration and analysis of working with emotional immediacy as an evidence-based integrative factor in psychotherapy practice.

Attachment theory and affective neuroscience
Overview of attachment theory and comtemporary research in affective neuroscience, to inform relational integrative practice.

Therapeutic practice issues
Exploration of therapeutic practice issues, including mandatory reporting and working with depression and anxiety.

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

  • Clarkson, P.: 2003, The therapeutic relationship, 2nd ed., Wiley, London, 1-86156-381-7
  • Evans, K.R., & Gilbert, M.: 2005, An Introduction to Integrative Psychotherapy, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke,
  • Jeremy Holmes: 2001, The Search for the Secure Base, Brunner-Routledge, 1583911510
  • Norcross, J.C.: 2011, Psychotherapy relationships that work: Contributions and responsiveness to patients., 2nd, Oxford University Press., Oxford,
  • O Brien, M., & Houston, G.: 2007, Integrative therapy: A practitioner's guide., 2nd ed., Sage, London,
  • Bowlby, J.: 2006, A Secure Base. Clinical Applications of Attachment Theory, Tavistock/Routledge, London,
  • Louis J. Cozolino: 2002, The neuroscience of psychotherapy, Norton, New York, 0393703673
  • Roth, A & Fonagy, P.: 2005, What works for Whom? A critical review of psychotherapy, Guilford Press, New York,
  • Wampold, B.E., & Imel, Z.: 2015, The Great Psychotherapy Debate: Models, Methods and Findings., 2nd, Routledge, New York,
  • Patricia de Young: 2015, Relational psychotherapy: A primer, 2nd ed., Routledge, New York, 978113884043
  • Gold, J., & Stricker, G.: 2006, A casebook of psychotherapy integration, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.,
  • Scaturo, D.: 2005, Clinical dilemmas in psychotherapy: A transtheoretical approach to psychotherapy integration, APA, Washington, DC,
  • Erskine, R.: 2015, Relational patterns, therapeutic presence: Concepts and practice of integrative psychotherapy, Karnac, London,
  • Wallin, D.: 2007, Attachment in psychotherapy, Guilford, New York,
Other Resources

31564, Journal, 0, Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 31565, Journal, 0, Psychotherapy Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 31566, Journal, 0, Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice., 31567, Journal, 0, Journal of Counselling Psychology, 31568, Journal, 0, The Counselling Psychologist, 31569, Journal, 0, Psychotherapy Research, 31570, e-resources, data bases, 0, CINAHL plus with full text, 31571, e-resources, data bases, 0, MEDLINE® at OVID, 31572, e-resources, data bases, 0, PsycArticles, 31573, e-resources, data bases, 0, PsycINFO, 31574, e-resources, data bases, 0, SAGE journals online, 31575, e-resources, data bases, 0, ScienceDirect, 31576, Recommended reading, 0, Additional reading resources will be provided during the module,
Programme or List of Programmes
GDCOUGraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy
MCOUMasters in Psychotherapy
NSPDPhD
NSPMMSc
NSPTPhD-track
SMPNSingle Module Programme (Nursing)
SSPTPhD-track
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