Counselling Theory and Approaches

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know about the main concepts associated with cognitive behavioural therapy.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the underlying assumptions, key approaches and main goals of cognitive behavioural therapy.

  • 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

  • 2.1.

    Explain the concepts of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

  • 2.2.

    Define and distinguish between:

    a) Self concept

    b) Ideal self

    c) Organismic self.

  • 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

  • 3.1.

    Identify three main concepts of psychodynamic theory.

  • 3.2.

    Draw conclusions about working practically with the key concepts of psychodynamic therapy.

  • 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

  • 4.1.

    Define the three main ego states and their subdivisions.

  • 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

  • 5.1.

    Reflect on personal training and development.