Psychosocial and Psychodynamic Practice

• Credit value: 30 credits at Level 7
• Convenor: Bridget Townsend/Donata Puntil
• Assessment: a two-part essay on psychosocial studies (100%) and a two-part assessment of psychodynamic practice (pass/fail)

The main aims of this module are to further develop:

• the capacity for self-knowledge and self-reflection, especially an understanding of one’s inner world and how this impacts on counselling/therapy work
• the capacity for ethical and professional thinking and practice as a psychodynamic counsellor/therapist
• psychological/emotional maturity in clinical work.

By the end of this module, you will be able to demonstrate:

• skills in thinking psychodynamically about counselling/therapy issues, and making professional communications about counselling/therapy work
• the capacity for self-reflection, especially knowledge of one’s inner world and how it impacts on counselling/therapy work, and one’s role in groups and institutions
• the capacity for professional and ethical thinking in counselling/therapy.