PS19M Counselling Psychology
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Counselling psych
Counselling Psychology
PS 19M
NFQ Level:
June 2013
8
ECTS Credits:
5
Ms. Deirdre McKiernan
The aim of this module is to give students a working knowledge of how psychology can
be applied in the delivery of counselling and psychotherapy. Students will be
introduced to differing theoretical approaches to counselling and the variety of
methodological approaches used in counselling and psychotherapy. Students will be
introduced to basic counselling skills, ethical issues in counselling, empathy, the
therapeutic relationship and behaviour change approaches.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
1. Have an understanding of the role and work of a Counselling Psychologist
2. Be able to critically evaluate the key concepts, theories and methods in this field
3. Be able to critically discuss selected topics in this area e.g., the therapeutic relationship, basic counselling
skills, the role of empathy, principles of behavioural change
4. Have a working understanding of the research methods appropriate to counselling psychology
5. Have gained some experience of using basic counselling skills and therapeutic interventions under
supervision
6. Be able to critically evaluate the outcome of treatment interventions
7. Have developed an awareness of the ethical issues and principles guiding ethical decision making in this
field
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
PS7M, PS8M, PS9M
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Indicative Context
The nature and development of counselling psychology.
PS19M Counselling Psychology
Research methods in counselling psychology.
Psychotherapy Paradigms e.g. psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, existential and systemic.
The nature of the counselling/therapeutic relationship.
Transference/countertransference issues in the counselling/therapeutic relationship.
Basic counselling skills
Counselling from a life-cycle perspective.
Ethical Issues in Counselling Psychology.
Assessment Breakdown
Seminar paper
Continuous Assessment: Presentation or in-class test
End of module: Skills practice & practicum portfolio
Total
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10%
30%
60%
100%
Coursework Breakdown
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Workload
Type
Lecture
Independent Learning
Workshop
Seminar
Outcome
addressed
% of
Total
Assessment Date
Full-Time Hours per semester
Description
Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self- and tutor-directed
Tutor-directed
Hours
20
100
4
1
Total Workload
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Core
Corey, Gerald. (2007). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (7th Ed.) . CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing.
Woolfe, Ray. Dryden, Windy & Sheelagh Strawbridge (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of Counselling Psychology. London:
SAGE.
Supplementary
Cully, Sue & Tim Bond. (2004). Integrative Counselling Skills in Action (2nd. Ed.). London: SAGE.
Egan, Gerard. (2009). The Skilled Helper (International Ed.) Belmont, Calif.: Brooks/Cole
PS19M Counselling Psychology
Johnstone, Lucy & Rudi Dallos. (2006). Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy.
Hove, East Sussex. Routledge.
Mearns, Dave & Brian Thorne. (2007)). Person-Centered Counselling in Action (3rd. Ed.). London: SAGE.
Lebow, Jay. (2006). Research for the Psychotherapist: From Science to Practice. New York: Routledge.
Welfel Reynolds, Elizabeth. (2001) Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Standards, Research, and Emerging
Issues ( 2nd. Ed) CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing.
Essential Article/Paper Resources
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