Modiwl PPC-4002:
Approaches and Therapies 1
Approaches and Therapies 1 2022-23
PPC-4002
2022-23
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Fay Short
Overview
Topics covered in this module include:
- Approaches, Therapies, and Models in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Observation Skills)
- History of the Humanistic Approach with focus on Rogers (Carl Rogers and Gloria Video)
- Humanistic Theories of Human Nature and Personality (Ed Neukrug and Jose Video)
- Therapeutic Relationship in Person-Centred Therapy (Carl Rogers and Client Video)
- Therapeutic Techniques in Person-Centred Therapy (Elaine Ward and Phil Video)
- History of the Psychodynamic Approach with focus on Freud (Vic Sedlak and Peter Video)
- Psychodynamic Theories of Human Nature and Personality (Jane Goldberg and Group Video)
- Therapeutic Relationship in Psychoanalytic Therapy (Susie Orbach and Sinead Video)
- Therapeutic Techniques in Psychoanalytic Therapy (Tina Usherwood and Phil Video)
- Compare, Contrast, Critique, and Apply (Skilled Helper Model)
Please note that these topics are subject to change dependent on staff availability, unexpected circumstances, and the assessed needs of the students.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -•Limited insight into the interplay between different approaches, therapies, and models •Some knowledge of Humanistic and Psychodynamic Approaches and Person-centred and Psychoanalytic Therapies•Understanding of the main concepts, but with factual errors in non-core concepts•Limited analysis showing only obvious points of evaluation and links between ideas•Limited originality in approach, interpretation, and/or voice•Limited evidence of independent research •Arguments presented but lack coherence with evidence for only some claims•Focused but with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure •Acceptable presentation with appropriate expression•Attempt at correct format in appropriate referencing style -good -•Some insight into the interplay between different approaches, therapies, and models •Strong knowledge of Humanistic and Psychodynamic Approaches and Person-centred and Psychoanalytic Therapies•Clear understanding and mostly free of factual errors •Some analysis showing critical evaluation and links between ideas•Some originality in approach, interpretation, and/or voice•Some independent research •Coherent arguments with evidence for most claims•Focused and well structured•Good presentation with accurate and appropriate expression•Mostly correct format in appropriate referencing style -excellent -•Insightful consideration of the interplay between different approaches, therapies, and models •Comprehensive knowledge of Humanistic and Psychodynamic Approaches and Person-centred and Psychoanalytic Therapies•Detailed understanding with no factual errors •Critical analysis showing evaluation and synthesis of ideas•Originality in approach, interpretation, and/or voice•Extensive independent research •Logically defended arguments with evidence for all claims•Highly focused and well structured •Excellent presentation with accurate and appropriate expression•Correct format in appropriate referencing style
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Person-Centred Therapy Critical Analysis 1
Weighting
35%
Due date
08/11/2021
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Psychoanalytic Therapy Critical Analysis 2
Weighting
35%
Due date
06/12/2021
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Presentation
Weighting
30%
Due date
10/01/2022