In this module students study the nature of the counselling relationship, how to develop a therapeutic alliance and the overall process of counselling. The module covers the understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication including the use of art and play, skills in listening and therapeutic intervention, issues of assessment and formulation and the place of these within the psychodynamic framework.
The module balances academic study and discussion of the issues along with active participation in weekly workshops and the chance to undertake an on-going observation, or piece of direct work, with a child, adolescent or adult. Process recordings are written and presented within seminars providing an opportunity to enhance observation skills and the capacity to develop a psychodynamic formulation.
- Module Supervisor: Arianna Pulsoni