Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Unit Learning Outcomes
1.
Know about the main concepts associated with cognitive behavioural therapy.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1.
Explain the underlying assumptions, key approaches and main goals of cognitive behavioural therapy.
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1.2.
Discuss examples of negative thought patterns and irrational beliefs.
Learners should give at least two examples.
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1.3.
Draw conclusions about the use of practical skills to challenge irrational beliefs and negative thinking.
2.
Know the main concepts associated with the humanistic approach to counselling.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1.
Explain the concepts of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
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2.2.
Define and distinguish between:
a) Self concept
b) Ideal self
c) Organismic self.
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2.3.
Evaluate the importance of the theory of person centred counselling to the practice of counselling.
3.
Know the main concepts associated with psychodynamic theory.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1.
Identify three main concepts of psychodynamic theory.
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3.2.
Draw conclusions about working practically with the key concepts of psychodynamic therapy.
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3.3.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of psychoanalysis theory as a counselling approach.
4.
Know the main concepts of ego states associated with transactional analysis.
Assessment Criteria
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4.1.
Define the three main ego states and their subdivisions.
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4.2.
Draw conclusions about the application of the key assumptions of transactional analysis in a practical setting.
5.
Be able to critically reflect on own development.
Assessment Criteria
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5.1.
Reflect on personal training and development.