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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Counselling & Psychotherapy Theory
Module Code	ES521
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul King Semester 2: Paul King Autumn: Paul King
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a theoretical framework for the practical application of counselling skills. It also aims to encourage students to reflect on their own personal development as a medium for understanding the personal counselling dimension when working as a guidance counsellor. The module addresses a number of counselling/psychotherapy approaches inclusive of psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, cognitive-behavioural and transpersonal. Particpants are encouraged to begin the process of establishing their own counselling theoretical framework which will inform current or future practice. Students are expected to attend and engage in active participation in all lectures and to examine how this module can enhance counselling skills development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse various theoretical perspectives on the nature, objectives and effectiveness of counselling.
2. Identify a range of counselling models and critically assess their suitability for use in various guidance counselling settings.
3. Critically examine the common factors associated with positive outcomes in counselling practice.
4. Identify development models and multicultural counselling competencies for the work of a guidance counsellor.
5. Critically analyse the contribution of ethical guidelines, for example that of the IGC, to the practice of guidance counselling.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent learning	50	No Description
Moodle discussion	20	Interaction with resources
Library	20	utilising online resources
Total Workload: 126

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

Indicative Syllabus.
• Historical Overview of Counselling Theory• Psychodynamic Theory• Behavioural Theory• Person Centred Theory• Cognitive Behavioural Theory• Systemic Theories of Counselling• Spirituality and Counselling• Identifying central factors of positive outcomes in counselling and psychotherapy.• Core ethical principles in counselling.• Exploring philosophical, multi-cultural, and social perspectives as they relate specifically to counselling adolescents and families.• Exploration of the impact of delivering of counselling in specific contexts..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Students will devise their own counselling model applicable to their practice and cognisant of the range of models already in existence. The essay will also include an analysis of the ethical principles and issues of diversity present in counselling settings.	100%	Sem 1 End

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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Capuzzi, David & Gross, R. Douglas: 0, . 2007. Counselling and psychotherapy: theories and interventions 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Merrill/Prentice Hall. MAIN LENDING 158.3/CAP,
Clarkson, Petruska.: 0, 2003. The therapeutic relationship. London: Whurr, MAIN LENDING 616.8914/CLA,
Constantine, G. Madonna and Wing Sue, Derald (Eds).: 0, 2005. Strategies for building multicultural competence in mental health and educational settings Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley, MAIN LENDING 616.8900973/CON,
Cooper, Mick: 0, . 2008. Essential research findings in counselling and psychotherapy: the facts are friendly. London: SAGE.,
Corey, G.: 0, 2009. Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. 8th ed. Belmont, Calif.; London: Thomson Brooks/Cole,,
Feltham, C. and Horton I. E., eds.: 0, 2006. The SAGE handbook of counselling and psychotherapy. 2nd ed. London; Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. MAIN LENDING 158.3/FEL,
Gabbard, Glen O., Beck, Judith S. and Holmes, Jeremy. Eds: 0, . 2005. Oxford textbook of psychotherapy Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, REFERENCE 616.8914,
Gibson, L. Robert and Mitchell, H. Marianne.: 0, 2008. Introduction to counselling and guidance. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall. MAIN LENDING 158.3/GIB,
Geldard, K. and Geldard, D: 0, ., 2004. Counselling adolescents: the proactive approach. 2nd ed. London; Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Pub. MAIN LENDING 362.7083/GEL,
Hackney, Harold & Cormier, Sherry.: 0, 2005. The professional counsellor: a process guide to helping. 5th ed. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon,,
Ivey, Allen E., [et al.].: 0, 2007. Theories of counselling and psychotherapy: a multicultural perspective, Boston, Mass.: Pearson, MAIN LENDING 616.8914/IVE,
Lines, Dennis.: 0, 2006. Brief counselling in schools: working with young people from 11 to 18. 2nd. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. MAIN LENDING 373.146/LIN,
McLeod, J.,: 0, 2003. Doing counselling research. 2nd ed. London; Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. MAIN LENDING 158.3072/MCL,
McLeod, J.,: 0, 2004. An introduction to counselling. 3rd ed. Maidenhead, Berks: Open University Press. MAIN LENDING 361.06/MCL,
Palmer, Stephen and Bor, Robert. (Eds).: 0, 2008. The practitioner's handbook: a guide for counsellors, psychotherapists and counselling psychologists. Los Angeles, Calif.; London: SAGE. MAIN LENDING 361.06/PAL,
Prout, Thompson H., & Brown, Douglas T., eds: 0, . 2007. Counseling and psychotherapy with children and adolescents: theory and practice for school and clinical settings. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. MAIN LENDING 618.928914/PRO,
Sue, David: 0, . 2008. Foundations of counseling and psychotherapy: evidence-based practices for a diverse society. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons. MAIN LENDING 616.8914/SUE,
Yalom, Irvin D: 0, ., 2002. The gift of therapy: reflections on being a therapist. London: Piatkus Main lending,
Yalom, Irvin D.: 0, 2006. The Schopenhauer cure: a novel. New York: HarperCollins. MAIN LENDING 1 WEEK 813.54/YAL,