Critically evaluate the development of your own communication skills and your understanding of therapeutic counselling. Journal must demonstrate active research and engagement with therapeutic literature.
Write a reflection that should focus on the development of your skills and your understanding of therapeutic counselling across the semester.
We would expect your reflection to consider the following topics, although it is not expected that you would explore them all in depth:
Your definition or understanding of the meaning of therapeutic counselling and how you have developed this understanding (e.g., personal experiences, prior training, or what you have learnt on this module).
The key features of Person-Centred, Psychoanalytic, Behaviour, and Cognitive therapeutic methods, and how these can be integrated to support clients.
The nature of the therapeutic relationship and the role of the counsellor and client.
The role and value of the therapeutic contract, supervision, and risk assessments in therapeutic counselling.
The challenges and importance of the therapeutic framework and an understanding of the impact of boundaries and ethics.
Your communication skills and ability to develop effective helping relationships.
Your own self-awareness of potential biases and blindspots when working with others.
