PA228-6-AU-CO:
Counselling Skills with Children and Adolescents - Theory
2017/18
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 05 October 2017
Friday 15 December 2017
15
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Requisites for this module
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BA LCJ8 Sociology with Psychosocial Studies (Including Placement Year),
BA LJ8C Sociology with Psychosocial Studies (Including Year Abroad),
BA LJC8 Sociology with Psychosocial Studies
Aims
This module aims at providing students with knowledge of principles of psychodynamic counselling and some key skills useful in work with children and adolescents.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to
Have an understanding of the principles of psychodynamic thinking
Have a grasp of key skills in supportive work with children and adolescents
Have an understanding of the dynamics of relationships and encounters between staff and children/adolescents
Students will study written material relating to counselling skills with children and adolescents.
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The readings below will be helpful to give you an introductory grasp of the some of the main ideas and concepts commonly used in the module you have chosen. Do not be concerned if you cannot take all this in straight away – that is not important. It is more important to get a feeling for the approach overall. We are very pleased you are coming to study with us and we warmly welcome you into our learning community.
Chris Nicholson – Director of Education
‘Key psychoanalytic concepts’ by Trowell, J. in The Emotional Needs of Young Children and Their Families. Ed. Routledge;
‘Psychodynamics: A Changing Theory’ in Leiper, R. and Maltby, M. (2004) The Psychodynamic Approach to Therapeutic Change. London: Sage. (pp 12-33)
‘Defining the Theory: Psychodynamics’ in Michael Preston-Shoot and Agass, D. (1999) Making Sense of Social Work. London: Palgrave McMillan.
Teaching methods
Students will discuss readings on theoretical and practical aspects of counselling relationships with children and adolescents and will participate in experiential workshops to practice new skills and to deepen their understanding.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Essay 1 |
|
50% |
| Coursework |
Essay 2 |
|
50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Susan Kegerreis, email: skeger@essex.ac.uk.
Annie Moss
Student Administrator, 4SB.6.2, telephone extension 4969, email cpsugrad@essex.ac.uk
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Mr Nicholas Stein
University of Derby
Programme Leader MA in Art Therapy
Available via Moodle
Of 30 hours, 30 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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