Reflective Practice in Counselling

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/506/4764
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the use of reflective practice in counselling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe what is meant by reflective practice.
  • 1.2
    Describe how reflective practice is used in counselling.
  • 1.3
    Outline the benefits of reflective practice as a means of improving own counselling skills.
2

Be able to reflect on own counselling skills.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify key learning points from constructive feedback from others on own performance in using counselling skills.
  • 2.2
    Use a personal reflective log as a means of identifying
    a) insights into own feelings and actions
    b) strengths and areas for development.
3

Be ale to use self-knowledge gained through reflective practice to plan for self-development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Produce a self-development plan which addresses improvements identified as needed through reflective practice.