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Psychology and counselling

Explore the connection between these related but different disciplines. This bird's eye view of how psychological theories underpin counselling practice will cover humanistic, cognitive-behavioural and psychoanalytic approaches. What do psychologists think about the effectiveness of counselling?

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Key course information

Date
30/06/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £47
Senior fee: £32

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PP104

Availability
Available
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No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

counselling@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2530

Course outline

What is the course about?

The purpose of this course is to look at how counselling and psychology relate to each other. Psychology is the scientific study of human mind, behaviour and emotion. Counselling is the application of skills and knowledge in a helping relationship.

What topics will we cover?

These workshop will give you a brief outline of the four main therapy models: Behavioural, Cognitive, Humanistic and Psychoanalytical.
Will explore the counselling relationship.
Look at what Social Psychology tells us about peoples behaviour and body language in social setting.
Look at how psychology informs therapy about its effectiveness.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Understand that counselling and psychology are closely linked and how they inform each other.
Understand how counselling and psychology inform each other.
Identify the main therapy models.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This workshop is open to anyone who has some knowledge of counselling or psychology at an introductory level.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Teaching will be by mini lectures, using overhead projector and video, small group discussion, large group discussion, and individual and small group exercises.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Handouts will be given for all the theoretical input.
Some background reading is useful about counselling models such as Humanistic, Behavioural, Cognitive and Psychoanalytical. Any one of the following books will have these models. Borrow them from a library as they are expensive:

Bohart, A.C. & Todd, J. (1994) Foundations of Clinical & Counselling Psychology. Harper Collins.
Dryden, W. (1990) Individual Therapy: A Handbook. OUP.
Ivey, A.E. (1987) Counselling & Psychotherapy: Integrating Skills, Theory and Practice. Prentice Hall.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your learning at the end of the course and to identify future learning goals.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Students may be interested in a variety of other psychology and counselling courses.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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