Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding and competence in using behaviour change models and strategies in the delivery of low-intensity interventions with people experiencing homelessness.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues to do with race, culture and diversity which need to be considered when working with services users.
- Demonstrate understanding of theoretical models underpinning counselling skills.
- Demonstrate critical awareness of evidence-based interventions and strategies to assist clients in managing their emotional distress and disturbance.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of multi-agency working, working within the scope of your own practice, and when to involve other agencies.
- Demonstrate an awareness of own factors/beliefs/assumptions and ability to manage this when working with service users.
- Demonstrate competence in developing and maintaining a collaborative therapeutic alliance with patients during their treatment programme, including dealing with issues and events that threaten the alliance.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 52 |
| Independent Study | 148 |
| Total study time | 200 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Online resource with free access to downloadable worksheets.
Textbooks
Silverman, J., Kurtz, S. & Draper, J. (2005). Skills for communicating with patients .
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (2007b). Depression (amended): management of depression in primary and secondary care.
Linehan, M. (2014). DBT Skills training manual.
Roth A.D. and Pilling S (2007). The competences required to deliver effective cognitive and behavioural therapy for people with depression and with anxiety disorders.
Richards, D. & Whyte, M. (2008). Stepped care for common mental health problems: a handbook for low intensity workers..
Westbrook, D., Kennerley, H., & Kirk, J. (2011). An introduction to cognitive behaviour therapy: Skills and applications.
Bennett-Levy, J (2010). Oxford guide to low intensity CBT interventions.
Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change.
Palmer, S. (Ed.) (2001). Multicultural counselling: A reader..
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Blackboard-based self-assessment exercises and quizzes
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Feedback will be provided on Blackboard.
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Video | 40% |
| Case study report | 60% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Case study report | 60% |
| Video Recorded Roleplay | 40% |