Postgraduate Course: Couple and Relationship Counselling 2 (CNST11054)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Counselling Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course provides an advanced examination of the practice of relationship work and counselling couples, as conceptualised in the dialogue between psychodynamic perspectives and the person-centred approach. The course further examines the therapeutic relationship and process when working with couples in relation to specific topics already identified by previous students and counselling practitioners. Topics include: working with couples experiencing a high degree of conflict; assessment and work with domestic abuse and child protection in couples and relationship work; working with couples where a history of sexual abuse is present; an introduction to sex therapy; challenges posed by the internet in relationship counselling; the sex industry and pornography in couples work; agency considerations in working with couples and relationships. A distinctive feature of the course is the inclusion of practice sessions, in which participants have the opportunity to practice the application of their learning in listening triads.
Students are required to draw on their own family and relationship experiences within class sessions. The rationale for and implications of this personal work will be fully explored in the first session.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | This course is available for Visiting Continuing Professional Development students who are qualified or training in counselling or psychotherapy. The normal pre-requisite for this course is successful completion of Couples and Relationships 1 |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
respond to specifically challenging situations in couples and relationship work
further develop cultural and sociological understandings of contemporary families, intimate partnerships and relationships
analyse couples in relationship with reference to issues of difference, diversity and power
analyse the main theoretical concepts of couples and relationship counselling within the psychodynamic perspective and the person-centred approach
evaluate how these theoretical ideas inform the practice of counselling in this field
conceptualise and analyse key themes in the practice of counselling couples with reference to the students own practice and personal history.
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Assessment Information
| One 4,000 to 5,000 word essay analysing a key theme in the practice of couple and relationship counselling. Students will critically reflect on the practice theme, drawing on their own practice development and integrating relevant research and literature. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Siobhan Canavan
Tel: (0131 6)51 6231
Email: Siobhan.Canavan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Sue Larsen
Tel: (0131 6)51 6671
Email: Sue.Larsen@ed.ac.uk |
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