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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Introduction to integrative psychotherapyIntroduction to integrative psychotherapy, its development, and the common factors approach across therapeutic modalities.The psychotherapeutic relationshipAnalysis and review of the therapeutic relationship as a core integrative factor, drawing from theories across the main therapeutic schools.Working with emotional immediacyExploration and analysis of working with emotional immediacy as an evidence-based integrative factor in psychotherapy practice.Attachment theory and affective neuroscienceOverview of attachment theory and comtemporary research in affective neuroscience, to inform relational integrative practice.Therapeutic practice issuesExploration of therapeutic practice issues, including mandatory reporting and working with depression and anxiety. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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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 |
GDCOU | Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy |
MCOU | Masters in Psychotherapy |
NSPD | PhD |
NSPM | MSc |
NSPT | PhD-track |
SMPN | Single Module Programme (Nursing) |
SSPT | PhD-track |
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