Module’s aim
This module provides an in-depth review of theory, practices, and research associated with commonly used clinical theories of counselling and psychotherapy. Students will develop competency in a prescribed theoretical orientation to counselling and psychotherapy. Students learn the theoretical principles of the specific theory of counselling and psychotherapy identified by the instructor. It will also include a comprehensive review of the common factors that facilitate change in counselling with regard to a particular theoretical approach. Equip students with advanced counselling competencies to intervene in emotional and stressful situations, such as genocide commemoration and disaster management
Learning outcomes
a. Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the two week course participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles of a prescribed theoretical orientation to counseling and psychotherapy Understand strategies and techniques consistent with the philosophical underpinnings of the prescribed theory
• Understand Differentiate therapeutic strategies and techniques of the prescribed theory used in counseling individuals, groups, couples, and families
• Understand the appropriate integration of technological strategies and applications within the counseling process
• Understand, Compare and contrast diversity issues relating to the prescribed theory as well as using relevant counseling strategies and techniques with diverse populations
b. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to: - -
• Demonstrate effective application of the fundamental components of the counseling process in a prescribed theoretical orientation to counseling and psychotherapy
• Critically evaluate and demonstrate therapeutic strategies and techniques consistent with the prescribed theory 127 –
• Delineate the application of appropriate therapeutic strategies and techniques relating to the prescribed theory with diverse populations
c. General transferable skills
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to - - - -
• Appreciate the value of incorporating the prescribed theoretical orientation to counseling and psychotherapy into ones unique counseling approach
• Recognize the importance of having a commanding knowledge and understanding of a specified theory to ethically incorporate relevant strategies and techniques of the theory in the practice of counseling
• Be receptive to diversity issues, as well as personal biases, when incorporating the prescribed theory into ones professional practice
• Perceive the value of using various strategies and techniques, both psychopharmacological and counseling strategies, in practice
This module provides an in-depth review of theory, practices, and research associated with commonly used clinical theories of counselling and psychotherapy. Students will develop competency in a prescribed theoretical orientation to counselling and psychotherapy. Students learn the theoretical principles of the specific theory of counselling and psychotherapy identified by the instructor. It will also include a comprehensive review of the common factors that facilitate change in counselling with regard to a particular theoretical approach. Equip students with advanced counselling competencies to intervene in emotional and stressful situations, such as genocide commemoration and disaster management
Learning outcomes
a. Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the two week course participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles of a prescribed theoretical orientation to counseling and psychotherapy Understand strategies and techniques consistent with the philosophical underpinnings of the prescribed theory
• Understand Differentiate therapeutic strategies and techniques of the prescribed theory used in counseling individuals, groups, couples, and families
• Understand the appropriate integration of technological strategies and applications within the counseling process
• Understand, Compare and contrast diversity issues relating to the prescribed theory as well as using relevant counseling strategies and techniques with diverse populations
b. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to: - -
• Demonstrate effective application of the fundamental components of the counseling process in a prescribed theoretical orientation to counseling and psychotherapy
• Critically evaluate and demonstrate therapeutic strategies and techniques consistent with the prescribed theory 127 –
• Delineate the application of appropriate therapeutic strategies and techniques relating to the prescribed theory with diverse populations
c. General transferable skills
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to - - - -
• Appreciate the value of incorporating the prescribed theoretical orientation to counseling and psychotherapy into ones unique counseling approach
• Recognize the importance of having a commanding knowledge and understanding of a specified theory to ethically incorporate relevant strategies and techniques of the theory in the practice of counseling
• Be receptive to diversity issues, as well as personal biases, when incorporating the prescribed theory into ones professional practice
• Perceive the value of using various strategies and techniques, both psychopharmacological and counseling strategies, in practice
- Lecturer: EMMANUEL HAKIZIMANA
- Lecturer: Alexandre NTEZIMANA
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