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An introduction to theory in general, looking at your own theory about human behaviour and an overview of the main approaches to counselling and the theory which underpins those approaches. Get in the mind frame for exploring other theoretical approaches within the course.
Learn more about the theory of the psychodynamic approach to counselling and therapy. The philosophy, methods used and resultant counselling relationship. Test some of the theory on yourself and gain a working knowledge of the ideas proposed by Sigmund Freud.
Learn more about the behavioural approach to counselling and it's origins, explore the basic philosophy, the methods used and the resultant counselling relationship. Discuss your own thoughts and feelings and try the approach out for yourself.
Learn about the tenets and philosophy underpinning the humanistic approach to counselling. Explore the core conditions and the model of development upon which the theory is based. Gain a working knowledge of that model through discussion and exercises, and test your understanding though the associated quiz..
Gain a working knowledge of Adlerian theory through the coursework, associated discussions and exercises and from the print outs that go with this lecture. Develop understanding of this later branch off from the psychodynamic approach.
Explore the work of the bereavement theorists and discover the techniques and methods used in counselling the dying and the bereaved. Consider your own reactions to loss and the normal grief response. Test your understanding via the associated quiz.
Gain understanding of the principles of REBT ( Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy) Consider the underlying principle that behaviour is affecting by thoughts and feelings and try out some challenging methods to your own irrational beliefs..
Explore the philosophy and methodology of the work of Fritz Perles in establishing this approach to counselling. Try some of the techniques suggested for yourself through the exercises in this lecture and reflect on your own thoughts and feelings in the discussion.
Reflect on learning and knowledge gained from the course content, discussions and exercises and rehearsed through the course quizzes. Consider best fit in terms of which approach works best for you. Maybe its all of them, maybe it's none. Perhaps you can develop your own counselling theory.
The course aims to explore the basic tenets and principles that underline the various practices within the field of counselling and therapy. It explores a variety of approaches and looks at the philosophy, methods used and resultant counselling relationship in each case. Some reference to the historical and scientific background to these approaches is made and the student will have the opportunity to reflect on their own thoughts and feelings in relation to this. Power point video presentations are used throughout the course and downloadable print outs are provided. Exercises and quizzes to test your knowledge are scattered throughout the course and you can learn as quickly or as slowly as you'd like. Once you have downloaded the course, it is yours for life. 10 lectures covering the three basic approaches and their subsequent branches, enable the student to develop their knowledge and understanding and broaden their learning by testing that knowledge throughout the course. A certificate in counselling theory can be used towards a diploma in counselling and can also show potential employers and educators an academic ability.