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Theory, Practice and Research of Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Overview

  • Credit value: 60 credits at Level 7
  • Convenor: Amanda Hughes
  • Assessment: a 10,000-word qualifying paper/dissertation (100%)

Module description

In this module you will explore a clinical issue at depth from the perspective of either an extended case study, a literature review of an important theory or concept, or a small-scale research study.

Indicative syllabus

  • The integration of psychodynamic theories into your own clinical work with couples/individuals
  • Evaluating research in counselling and psychotherapy
  • A critical examination of research papers
  • Understanding qualitative and quantitative research design
  • A critical examination of qualitative and quantitative research methods and their use in a psychodynamic clinical setting
  • Researching and writing a dissertation

Learning objectives

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

  • consider and critically reflect upon a broadened range of psychodynamic thought and its relevance to the couple relationship and to working with individuals from a relationship perspective
  • understand and evaluate the application of psychodynamic techniques to couple work and to work with individuals from a relationship perspective
  • demonstrate integration of theory, clinical practice and research mindedness
  • critically evaluate your presentation of clinical work both orally and in written form
  • critically evaluate psychodynamic theory of human behaviour and development
  • use your skills, knowledge and experience to deal with complex and unpredictable situations that demand innovative professional thinking and action
  • engage in professional and academic dialogue with peers and colleagues in the field
  • apply a critical approach to your own practice and offer facilitating feedback to colleagues
  • demonstrate a consistent skilled level of reflective and reflexive practice as clinician and researcher
  • demonstrate an ability to analyse the integration of your learning (clinical, theoretical and personal) and communicate this in writing.