Counselling, Attachment and Findings from Neuroscience (P01881)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HEA-P-CA&FN

This course explores recent neuroscientific research findings on infant brain development which illuminate the processes of attachment and affect regulation and the structural systems of the developing unconscious. The concept of the development of neural networks is related to emotional integration and psychological resourcefulness in childhood and adult life. Students apply their learning to their own therapeutic practice, as appropriate, or to their professional discipline.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Counselling Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 6 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
30/01/2008	13:30	17:00			Room 3.4, Medical School Doorway 6

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	13:30	15:30	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand recent research in attachment and effective neuroscience and to apply this understanding to counselling practice. By the end of the course students should have
1) An understanding of the key findings from recent neuroscience research in relation to the neurological development of affective regulation and attachment processes.
2) The capacity to translate and apply these findings to the field of counselling and psychotherapy and to the student's therapeutic practice, where appropriate.

Assessment Information

One 4,000-5,000 word essay analysing one of the themes discussed in the course. Students will be required to relate their analysis to their professional discipline and/or practice.