Level 5 & 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling · 3 Reading list 1. Required reading Bond, T....

Coalisland &Belfast 2014

Level 5 & 6 Diploma in

Psychotherapeutic Counselling

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Please note: in order to gain the full level 6 award, all students are required to

undertake both level 5 modules contained within this specification as a

prerequisite to enrol for the level 6 dissertation.

Contents:

Counselling Supervision, Ethical and Legal Issues………………………………….P.2

- Reading list………………………………………………………………………….P.3

- Learning Outcomes and Assessment criteria…………………………………....P.4

- Assessment requirements………………………………………………………..…P.4

Research in Counselling………………………………………………………………....P.5

- Reading list………………………………………………………………………….P.7

- Learning Outcomes and Assessment criteria……………………………………P.8

- Assessment requirements……………………………………………………….…P.9.

Counselling Research Dissertation……………………………………………...……P.10

- Reading list……………………………………………………………………...…P.10

- Learning Outcomes and Assessment criteria…………………………………..P.12

- Assessment requirements…………………………………………………...…….P.12

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Levels 5 & 6 Specifications and learning outcomes for September 2014

Level Unit 29: L5-U29

Title: Counselling Supervision, Ethical and Legal Issues

This Unit builds on learning acquired at Level 4 when students were embarking on working in a

placement. At level 5, students should be practitioners who have sufficient experience to evaluate

how useful theoretical concepts are proving to be in their own client work. The aim of this unit is

therefore that candidates will be enabled to develop a critical understanding of the purpose and

function of counselling supervision. Candidates will deepen their existing knowledge of essential

aspects of law relevant to counselling and demonstrate the use of an ethical framework or code or

ethics in practice.

Indicative Subject Content

Compare and contrast the relative merits of

Individual supervision

Group supervision

Peer supervision

Different models of supervision:

Hawkins and Shohet : 7-Eyed model

Page and Woskett : Cyclical model

Carroll :Integrative model

How their own experience of supervision has impacted on their self-awareness and on their work

with a specific client.

How they have made use of their theoretical knowledge of ethical and legal issues in their work

with a specific client.

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Reading list

1. Required reading

Bond, T. (2009) Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action (3rd Ed)London, Sage Pubs, ISBN-

10: 1412902398

Carroll, M. and Tholstrup, M. (eds) (2008) Integrative Approaches to Supervision London Jessica

Kingsley ISBN-10: 1853029661

Jenkins, P. (2002) Legal Issues in Counselling & PsychotherapyLondon, Sage Pubs.ISBN-10:

0761954813

Mitchels, B. and Bond, T. (2010) Essential Law for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, London, Sage

PubsISBN-10: 1848608861

2. Recommended reading

Hawkins, P. and Shohet, R. (2012) Supervision in the Helping Professions Maidenhead Open

University Press ISBN-10: 0335243118

Page, S. and Wosket, V. (2001) Supervising the Counsellor: A Cyclical Model Hove Routledge

ISBN-10: 041520774

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Unit L5-U29: Counselling supervision, ethical and legal issues Level 5

Assessment requirements: Internally-assessed essay

The aim of this unit is that candidates will be enabled to develop a critical understanding of

the purpose and function of counselling supervision. Candidates will learn about essential

aspects of law relevant to counselling and demonstrate the use of an ethical framework or

code of ethics in practice.

Unit Title Counselling supervision, ethical and

legal issues

Level 5

Credit value 9

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

The learner will be able to: The learner can:

1. Understand theoretical aspects of

counselling supervision

1.1 Critically evaluate the different forms,

styles and models of counselling

supervision.

2. Understand practical aspects of

counselling supervision

2.1 Demonstrate increasing self-awareness

as a result of the use of counselling

supervision

2.2 Analyse how the process of

supervision can affect the counsellor-client

relationship and clinical outcomes

3. Understand key ethical and legal issues

for counsellors

3.1 Review the impact of key ethical and

legal issues on counselling practice

3.2 Critically evaluate working within an

ethical framework or code of ethics

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Level 5 Unit 30: L5-U30

Title: Research in Counselling


The development of counselling research

Benefits of, and challenges to, counselling research

Counselling research

Investigating counselling process (e.g. case study)

Evaluating counselling outcomes (e.g. interview, questionnaire, rating scales)

Reflexivity

Comparing two counselling research studies (contrasting approaches)

Evidence Based Practice (EBP); Practice Based Evidence (PBE)

Understanding the Literature Review

Understanding research methodologies – philosophical underpinnings in research (e.g. Case

Study, Action Research, Participatory Research)

Understanding research methods (quantitative and qualitative)

Analysis of data

Fundamental ethical principles

- Nonmaleficence

- Beneficence

- Autonomy

- Justice

- Fidelity

•Ethical guidelines and frameworks (e.g. BACP Ethical framework)

•Ethical issues in research

-Confidentiality (and limits), privacy and anonymity

-Informed consent

-Supervision

-Ethics approval process

-Power and control issues

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-Risks and benefits for participants

-Dual roles

-Transparency and integrity

-Avoiding harm

-Competence

•Identify and discuss a topic of interest for a dissertation

•Identify, discuss and address potential practical issues and ethical dilemmas

•Identify the relevant literature – current and seminal

•Develop a Literature Review

•Develop and submit a research proposal

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Reading list

1. Required reading (3-4 texts only)

Cooper, M. (2008). Essential research findings in counselling and psychotherapy: The facts are

friendly [BACP]. London: SAGE.

Hanley, T., Lennie, C., & West, W. (2013).Introducing counselling & psychotherapy research.

London: SAGE.

McLeod, J. (2013). An introduction to research in counselling and psychotherapy. London: SAGE.

Sanders, P., & Wilkins, P. (2010).First steps in practitioner research: A guide to understanding and

doing research in counselling and health and social care. Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire: PCCS

Books.


Cooper, M., Watson, J. C., &Hölldampf, D. (Eds.) (2010). Person-Centered and experiential

therapies work: A review of the research on counselling, psychotherapy and related practices.

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire: PCCS Books.

Dallos, R., &Vetere, A. (2005). Researching psychotherapy and counselling. Maidenhead, Berkshire:

Open University Press.

Etherington, K. (2004). Becoming a reflexive researcher: Using our selves in research. London:

Jessica Kingsley.

Loewenthal, D. (2007). Case studies in relational research: Qualitative research methods in

counselling and psychotherapy. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

McLeod, J. (2010). Case study research in counselling and psychotherapy [BACP]. London: SAGE.

McLeod, J. (2011). Qualitative research in counselling and psychotherapy (2nd ed.). London: SAGE.

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Unit L5-U30: Research in counselling Level 5

Unit Title Research in counselling

Level 5

Credit Value 15

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

1. Understand the field of counselling

research

1.1 Review and evaluate key aspects of

counselling research

1.2 Critically compare two research

studies

2. Understand the contribution of the

research literature to an intended research

proposal

2.1 Identify, as an intended research

proposal, a specific topic of interest

2.2 Conduct a literature search on the

specific topic of interest

2.3 Develop a literature review

demonstrating the current body of

knowledge on the specific topic of

interest

3. Understand the contribution of

research methodologies to an intended

research proposal

3.1 Identify research methodologies

relevant to the specific topic of interest

3.2 Develop an awareness of the

importance of data collection in the

production of a research proposal

3.3 Identify the impact of researcher

positioning on the research proposal

4. Understand the ethical implications of

the proposed research

4.1 Identify relevant ethical guidelines

4.2 Clarify the ethical implications of the

intended research proposal

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Externally-assessed research proposal using the proforma provided. 2500-3000 words

This unit will provide candidates with an understanding of the field of counselling research.

The methodological approaches and methods of inquiry used in counselling research will be

studied for the purposes of developing and submitting a research proposal. The research

proposal may involve one or more of the following: exploring, assessing or evaluating

counselling practice and/or a topic relevant to the field.

The overarching aim of the unit is the development and submission of a research proposal

with a view to progressing to the Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

(Informed by Research)

Unit L5-U31: Synoptic assessment in the practice of counselling Level 5

This assessment unit tests candidates on essential aspects of their knowledge and understanding

from the three other units which comprise this qualification. It is only available to those candidates

who have successfully completed units L4-U10, L5-U29 and L4-U30

Assessment: A 3-hour exam set and marked by AIM. This is a closed-book exam comprising 2

essay questions.

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Unit L6-U32: Counselling research dissertation: Level 6

Title: Counselling Research Dissertation


Identify and contract with academic supervisor/s

The role of reflexivity in research

Final research proposal preparation and submission to external assessor

Ethics application process

Research Workshops e.g. Referencing, Writing a Literature Review, Ethics, Developing

Participant Information Sheets (PIS) and Consent Forms, Writing workshop, Presentation to

Peers of some aspect of the research process;

Research journal

Log of both academic and clinical supervision processes, including benefits and challenges

and the application of learning

Reading list

1. Required reading


London: SAGE.

McLeod, J. (2013). An introduction to research in counselling and psychotherapy. London: SAGE.

Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2007). Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to

content and process (3rd ed.). London: SAGE.

Sanders, P., & Wilkins, P. (2010).First steps in practitioner research: A guide to understanding and

doing research in counselling and health and social care. Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire: PCCS

Books.


Bager-Charleson, S. (2010).Reflective practice in counselling and psychotherapy.Exeter, UK:

Learning Matters.

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Cooper, M. (2008). Essential research findings in counseling and psychotherapy [BACP]. London:

SAGE.

Danchev, D., & Ross, A. (2013). Research ethics for counsellors, nurses and social workers.London:

SAGE.

Etherington, K. (2004). Becoming a reflexive researcher: Using our selves in research. London:

Jessica Kingsley.


London: SAGE.

Loewenthal, D. (2007). Case studies in relational research: Qualitative research methods in

counselling and psychotherapy. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

McLeod, J. (2010). Case study research in counselling and psychotherapy [BACP]. London: SAGE.

McLeod, J. (2011). Qualitative research in counselling and psychotherapy (2nd ed.). London: SAGE’

Walliman, N. (2004). Your undergraduate dissertation: The essential guide to success. London:

SAGE.

Wright, J., & Bolton, G. (2012). Reflective writing in counselling and psychotherapy.London: SAGE.

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Unit Title Counselling research dissertation

Level 6

Credit value 39

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

1. Understand the field of counselling

research

1.1 Review and evaluate key aspects of

counselling research

1.2 Critically compare two research

studies

2. Understand the contribution of the

research literature to an intended research

proposal

2.1 Identify, as an intended research

proposal, a specific topic of interest

2.2 Conduct a literature search on the

specific topic of interest

2.3 Develop a literature review

demonstrating the current body of

knowledge on the specific topic of

interest

3. Understand the contribution of

research methodologies to an intended

research proposal

3.1 Identify research methodologies


3.2 Conduct data collection and analysis


3.3 Review and discuss the outcomes of

the data collection.

4. Understand the ethical implications of

the proposed research

4.1 Identify relevant ethical guidelines

4.2 Clarify the ethical implications of the

intended research proposal

Assessment requirements: Externally-assessed dissertation based on an approved

research proposal 10,000-12,000 words

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