Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy Online
Organising tutor: Shirley Borghetti Hiscock
Duration: 1 year, October 2013 - July 2014
This course is delivered entirely online via a virtual learning environment allowing you to study from anywhere; at work, at home, or on the move. You’ll be tutored and assessed by experts in their field and have access to support and resources online.
This course is an introductory course for those seeking a qualification in counselling or psychotherapy in the longer term. It is also a course for practitioners in mental health care seeking CPD, who wish to deepen their understanding of clinical work. It provides a psychodynamic approach to understanding human emotions and behaviours and an introduction to the field of talking therapies.
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You can also click here to view a sample of a Lecture Video
Course Structure
The course is accessed online through a Virtual Learning Environment. There are two modes to the course – Directed Online Study and Live Online Meetings.
Directed Online Study involves the student accessing ready-made study resources such as lecture recordings, interactive study packages, discussion board activities and quizzes.
Live Online Meetings are scheduled events where e-Tutors and students access a virtual classroom or meeting space and engage in activity together such as a seminar, clinical discussion, study group etc
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To provide students with an introduction to counselling theory and practice.
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Develop an understanding of psychodynamic approaches to counselling and psychotherapy practice including unconscious processes.
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To critically reflect on the importance of primitive ways of communicating in the work setting.
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To introduce understanding of therapeutic processes.
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To introduce the range of psychotherapeutic work, including different methods and approaches and modalities within the public sector.
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To develop understanding of the relevant aspects of psychodynamic theory.
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To engage students in the application of psychodynamic concepts to practice
Qualification
You will receive the Graduate Certificate (60 credits at Level 6) from the University of Essex .
Fee:
£2,995
Entry requirements
It is expected that applicants will have an interest in the therapeutic and anti-therapeutic factors in helping relationships, and a wish to make a deeper study of these with the aim of improving and developing their practice. Some students who are not currently working within a mental health setting may require a specific placement for the duration of the course. They will be advised at enrolment on finding and negotiating a placement.
Further information:
Please contact Diego Montes on eTavi@tavi-port.nhs.uk or CLICK HERE to enquire about admissions, applications or ask for further information about this programme.
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