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Module Title	Professional Practice Portfolio 2
Module Code	NS5031
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Evelyn Gordon	Office Number	H235
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This PPP module builds on the module on year 1 of MSc. in Psychotherapy. The purpose of this module is to expand students knowledge, skills and awareness of psychotherapy practice, supervision and the therapeutic use of self in order to further facilitate integration of their personal and professional selves. The module provides guidance on the issues that enhance and constrain the therapeutic use of self, ethicality and reflexivity. It critiques the discourses that influence psychotherapy beliefs and practices in different contexts (bio-medical, psycho-social, psychological, social) and elaborates the legal and professional obligations of psychotherapy practice. Students are expected to attend personal therapy and group awareness sessions, engage in direct clinical practice, attend clinical supervision on a one-to-one and group basis, and participate in class based discussion and on line self directed learning activities. This work will recorded in their portfolio which provides evidence and a record of their personal and professional development over the duration of the course.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explore the therapeutic use of self.
2. Demonstrate a proficiency in personal / professional reflexivity.
3. Explore theories of change from a range of perspectives.
4. Demonstrate competency and ethicality in clinical practice.
5. Utilise clinical supervision appropriately for personal / professional development needs.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	10	Didactic Teaching
Directed learning	60	Class Group Discussion & Supervision & Personal Therapy & Group Awareness
Clinical placement	70	Direct Client Work
Clinical placement	20	One-to-one Supervision
Independent Study	90	Self-directed learning – preparation for and review of case work and supervision, maintaining personal / professional reflection journal, updating logs
Total Workload: 250

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

Professional & Personal Development
Through personal and interpersonal experiential inquiry the student will develop reflexive awareness of self-other relationships, identify the possibilities and constraints of their personal values, and understand the use of self in the therapeutic process. The student will also demonstrate an understanding of the need for self care.

Clinical Practice
The student will engage in direct work with clients presenting with a range of psychological problems in a number of different practice settings. This work will entail critiquing a range of therapeutic models in relation to client needs and will be carried out under the guidance of experienced practitioners in contexts that are student friendly and aware.

Clinical Supervision
The student will engage in formal supervision of their clinical practice in one-to-one and group formats. This will involve presentation of case work and integration of theory and practice, which can involve retrospective reflection of the students work in a range of ways, such as written reflective notes, audio / video recordings etc. Supervision will be conducted with an accredited supervisor who is clinically competent in the particular are of work in which the student is engaged.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

Feltham: 1999, Controversies in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Sage, London,
Hawkins, P & Shohet, R: 2000, Supervision in the Helping Professions, Buckingham Open University Press,
Wosket, V: 1999, The Therapeutic Use of Self: Counselling Practice, Research & Supervision, Routledge, London,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GDCOU	Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy
MCOU	Masters in Psychotherapy

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