Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
Counselling psychologists work with adults and children on a diverse range of issues, including bereavement, relationships, and mental health problems. This course will introduce students to the key issues, theories and practices relevant in Counselling Psychology.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will provide students with a broad understanding of the theory and practice of counselling psychologists. Students will be aware of the theory, values and historical development of counselling psychology; an understanding of issues surrounding the therapeutic relationship; a critical awareness of the scientific/reflective-practitioner models; an overview of the main therapeutic traditions; understanding of the therapists role in a range of common presentations.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 29 | Feedback Weeks | 32 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments. There will be an online discussion board to support coursework preparation. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 34 | Feedback Weeks | 37 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments. There will be an online discussion board to support coursework preparation. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 48 | Feedback Weeks | 1 | |
| Feedback |
Resubmission of failed elements of assessment. Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge and understanding of the theories informing counselling |
| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge and understanding of the historical developments, values, and philosophy |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critical appreciation of the different therapeutic approaches between counselling and other therapies |
| Factual | Analyse | Critical appreciation of the key debates, research methods and professional issues in counselling and related fields |
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