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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS30183: Developing cognitive-behavioural counselling

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1 at Action on Addiction
Semester 2 at Action on Addiction
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 50%, PR 50%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take AS30180
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The unit aims to:
* enable students to build on their knowledge of Cognitive-Behavioural counselling and increase their skills;
* offer opportunities for assessed skills practice and introduce students to a method for rating their Cognitive-Behavioural skills;
* It will require students to put their skills to use in the workplace and to reflect on the utility of the approach in various settings and situations.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* Develop an effective case formulation.
* Identify and evaluate cognitive-behavioural skills in context.
* Use a current validated rating method to assess cognitive therapy skills.
* Accurately assess when a cognitive-behavioural approach is indicated.
* Demonstrate ability to use cognitive therapy skills appropriately and to evaluate their effect.

Skills:
Intellectual skills:
* Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of research, and practice (T, A).
* Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data. (T, F, A).
* Reflect on the appropriateness of theory, practice and outcomes (F).
* Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Professional/Practical skills:
* Understand the application of relevant research findings in the workplace (F).
* Apply counselling skills appropriately to facilitate clients' progress towards their goals. (T, A)
* Reflect upon own academic and professional performance and take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development. (T, F, A)
* Observe and evaluate own skills and those of others and give clear and appropriate feedback. (T, A)
Key skills:
* Exercise initiative and personal responsibility. (F).
* Make decisions. (F).
* Use oral, written and audiovisual communication skills. (F)
* Demonstrate confidence in using IT for the access, creation and manipulation of information. (F).
* Undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature. (F)

Content:
This unit concentrates on:
* An exploration of the nature of the helping relationship in CBT.
* Using skilful listening and responding to develop rapport and to ensure mutual communication and collaboration.
* A detailed examination of global characteristics of good CBT, and a closer look at specific therapist behaviours.
* An introduction to observing and rating therapist characteristics and behaviours.
* Observed skills practice, self-rated and rated by fellow students.
* Recognising client responses and monitoring client engagement and comprehension in the session.
* Setting agenda for sessions and structuring sessions.
* Using a cognitive-behavioural approach within a range of treatment settings including 12 Step: enhancing self-efficacy and removing 'roadblocks'.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS30183 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-KFB01 : BSc (hons) Addictions Counselling (Work-based Learning) (Full-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 1
  • UDAS-KPB01 : BSc (hons) Addictions Counselling (Work-based Learning) (Part-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 2

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