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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS10013: Interpersonal group therapy

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2 at Action on Addiction
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
This Unit aims to:
* Introduce the student to Yalom's model of Interpersonal Group Therapy.
* Compare this model with other group approaches and review evidence supporting it.
* Show the applicability of this model to addictions treatment.
* Teach the basic tasks of group facilitation.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
* Describe the relevance of interpersonal learning in addictions treatment
* Describe the theoretical and practical aspects of Yalom's model of group therapy
* Evaluate key evidence supporting the use of group therapy in addictions treatment
* Understand the modifications needed to use the model effectively with addicted clients
* Demonstrate the skills of a group facilitator
* Apply these skills to help a group of clients perform its group task.

Skills:
* Analysing how theoretical concepts can be applied to the clinical setting
* The use of appropriate counselling skills for this client group
* Show awareness of interpersonal dynamics
* Transfer knowledge and skills across different settings
* Reflect on own performance and respond positively to feedback
* Essay research, preparation and writing.

Content:
This unit is concerned with:
* An Introduction to Yalom's model
* Tasks of the facilitator in Yalom's model
* Basic facilitation skills
* Modifications for addictions treatment.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS10013 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-KFF01 : FdSc Addictions Counselling (Full-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 1
  • UDAS-KPF01 : FdSc Addictions Counselling (Part-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 2

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