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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences : Psychology

Undergraduate Course: Phenomenological Psychology and Psychotherapy (PSYL10156)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course provides an overview of major topics in phenomenological psychology and applications in counselling and psychotherapeutic practice. The first part of the course examines existential-phenomenological theory and current topics in phenomenological psychology. The second part focuses on the phenomenological stance in therapeutic practice.
Course description This course offers an overview of major topics in phenomenological psychology and applications in counselling and psychotherapeutic practice. The first part of the course examines existential-phenomenological theory, current topics in phenomenological psychological research, with each class accompanied by a practicum offering experiential learning, and student-led presentations. Topics include the body, subjectivity, sociality and authenticity. The second part of the course focuses on applications of phenomenological theory to counselling and psychotherapy. Lectures will examine some core psychological processes at work in contemporary therapeutic practice. Topics include distress and disorder, theoretical orientation, technique and non-technique, and difference and diversity. Students will form into study groups of 6. Each group will be assigned a lecture topic and lead student presentations or co-facilitate a practicum. Skills developed include critical evaluation of literature, reflexivity, elucidation of complex ideas, communication and presentation skills.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Psychology 2A (PSYL08011) AND Psychology 2B (PSYL08012)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesDegree major in Psychology and passes in Psychology courses at least to the equivalent of Junior Honours level in Edinburgh.
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate understanding of the distinctive features of phenomenological theory and phenomenological psychology.
  2. Evaluate concepts of embodiment, subjectivity, sociality, and the unconscious, through a phenomenological lens.
  3. Understand practical and theoretical aspects of the therapeutic contract and relationship.
  4. Evaluate different theoretical orientations and their implications for therapeutic practice.
  5. Formulate psychological phenomena and therapeutic practice in phenomenological terms.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsPhenomenological psychology,qualitative research,counselling,psychotherapy
Contacts
Course organiserDr Billy Lee
Tel: (0131 6)50 3342
Email: B.Lee@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Stephanie Fong
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: S.Fong@ed.ac.uk
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