Education

Therapeutic Work

Module code: X3252
Level 6
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop
Assessment modes: Essay

This module will introduce you with an introduction to the theoretical ideas and professional practices that underpin different forms of therapeutic work with children and young people.

This module considers how therapeutic informed practice influences the practice of people that work with children. It critically engages with the theoretical frameworks and research that support different approaches to working therapeutically with children and young people in a variety of professional contexts such as schools and family centres.

This module introduces a range of applications of talk, play and arts based psychological therapies. It overviews psychodynamic, person centred and relational theoretical constructions for working with the therapeutic relationship. It introduces play therapy, systemic, cognitive, group-work, bereavement support and mindfulness approaches and active listening skills. It explores professional issues such as school-based counselling and multi-professional practice, working with families and children’s networks, supervision and safeguarding.

The implications and value of these ideas for practitioners from a variety of professionals, notably, teachers, social workers and youth workers will be considered.

Module learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate critical understanding of the theoretical frameworks and research that support different approaches to therapeutically informed practice with children and young people.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the practical applications and professional practice skills of different therapeutic approaches when working with CYP e.g. play therapy and their relationship with theoretical constructions.
  • Critically evaluate the professional practice issues that arise when working therapeutically with children and young people
  • Evaluate and communicate ideas and research effectively, clearly and fluently by written, oral and visual means, making effective use of ICT