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Unit 02: Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills
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1. Understand core concepts of the main theoretical approaches to counselling
- 1.1. Explain key characteristics and concepts of: • humanistic theory • psychodynamic theory • cognitive behavioural theory
- 1.2. Summarise the key strengths and limitations of the three main approaches to counselling
2. Understand what is meant by the integrative model
- 2.1. Explain the concept of the integrative model
- 2.2. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of the integrative model
3. Understand the importance of counselling theory
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- 3.1. Explain the role of theory in relation to helping relationships
4. Be able to apply core theories in the use of counselling skills
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- 4.1. Demonstrate how to apply core theories when using counselling skills
- 4.2. Assess the impact of applying core theory to interactions
5. Be able to self-reflect using theoretical approaches
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- 5.1. Reflect on ways in which the study of counselling theory has developed their understanding of self
- 5.2. Explain how this informs own approach to counselling
