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Approaches to Therapy 2

Module Synopsis

This module offers students the overview of two main schools of thought: Cognitive/ Behavioural and Existential/Humanistic. It explores the history and theoretical underpinnings of each approach. Strategies used in each approach along with a critique of the overall efficacy of the approach are undertaken. Particular attention is paid to match between the counsellor and the approach.

Learning outcomes
  • Identify the milestones in the historical development of cognitive behavioural theory
  • Critique the different approaches of cognitive behavioural theory
  • Demonstrate, analyse and evaluate the application of the cognitive behavioural theories in practise
  • Analyse the implications of the key theoretical concepts and techniques such as automatic thoughts, assumptions, schemas, cognitive distortions
  • Identify the milestones in the historical development of existential theory
  • Critique the different approaches of existential/humanistic theory
  • Demonstrate, analyse and evaluate the application of the existential/humanistic approaches in practise
  • Analyse the implications of using a philosophy such as existential in psychotherapy

Content areas
  • Orientation to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • The role of learning theory
  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Orientation to Existential/Humanistic Philosophy & Therapy
  • Carl Rogers and Humanistic Approaches
  • Daseinsanalysis and Logo Therapy
  • Existential-Humanistic Therapy
  • The Existential-Philosophical Approach
  • The Phenomenological Approach
  • Delivery methods

Textbook and Readings
There is no set text for this module. Your readings are an integral part of your study.

Module Duration and Workload:
This module involves a total of 36 hours of face to face delivery or self-directed study including educator contact in flexible delivery modes, generating a further 120 hours of self-study per module including research and related study activities, including assessment. This translates as 13 hours per week for the module.

Study method:
On Campus, Distance Education and Online Education
The studies, combined with my previous work experience, have led me into a more satisfying role in an industry I know well. My studies have given me the confidence to manage a role where top notch "soft skills" are essential.
Pip Pearson
Graduate Diploma of Counselling