Psychological Research and Counselling Practice II

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:8.00

Study Course Accepted:23.01.2024 08:59:29

Study Course Information
Course Code:		VPUPK_265		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		14.00		ECTS:		21.00
Branch of Science:		Psychology; General Psychology		Target Audience:		Psychology
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Zane Gulbe
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppkrsu[pnkts]lv, +37167061587
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		3	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		6
Classes (count)		16	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		32
Total Contact Hours								38
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								10
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Successfully completed study courses: General Psychology, Biological Basics of Psyche, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Differential Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Research and Counselling.
Objective:
To provide students with the opportunity to develop and deepen their competence in psychological counselling and assistance, to develop and improve, under the supervision of a psychologist, the ability to establish contact with a client / patient / group, understand client / patient / group demand and needs, develop a psychological assistance plan, implement it, write a cooperation review of the psychological counselling process, inform the client / patient / group about the results of the psychological assistance and make recommendations.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction into psychological counselling and assistance			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
2	Monitoring sessions			Classes		16.00	auditorium
3	Psychological counseling and assistance			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Monitoring sessions			Classes		4.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independently carry out psychological counselling, read the given sources and literature. Conduct a written case analysis according to the criteria and present it. Prepare a case study for supervision. Perform self-reflection on placement and supervision.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Attendance of at least 85% of the placement monitoring sessions. 2. Placement supervisors' assessment of the postgraduate’s work during the placement (30%). 3. Placement documentation has been prepared in accordance with the requirements and submitted on time (20%). 4. During the defence of the placement (according to the set criteria), one overview of the cooperation was presented (50%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Defence (Placement)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Demonstrates in-depth understanding and critical evaluation of the psychological counselling process, as well as explains the conditions of the psychological counselling process, taking into consideration psychological characteristics of different age groups. Analyses and critically assesses the various aspects of the interaction between biological, psychological and social processes in the context of psychological help for different client / patient groups. Explains the principles and structure of the cooperation report.
Skills:		Formulates the purpose of psychological counselling according to the needs of clients/ patients/ group. Draws up a psychological counselling plan by selecting and using scientifically based psychological techniques and provides psychological counselling. Prepares a cooperation review of the psychological counselling process and critically evaluates the effectiveness of own work.
Competencies:		Provides psychological counselling and psychological help, using scientifically based methods, observing legal and ethical aspects of professional activity. Taking into consideration various aspects of interaction between psychological, social and biological aspects, independently formulates and critically analyses complex psychological problems, justifies decisions made, reports on cooperation, understanding the potential impact of one's professional activity on the client / patient, group, community and environment.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5 (5th ed.). Washington
2	Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., Mineka, S. M., & Nock, M. K. (2017). Abnormal Psychology. Pearson.
3	Hunter, C. M., Hunter, C. L., & Kessler, R. (2013). Handbook of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. Springer.
4	Mārtinsone, K., Bite, J., Sudraba, V. (2016). Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Izdevniecība: Zvaigzne ABC.
Additional Reading
1	Bersoff, D. N. (2008). Ethical Conflicts in Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
2	Corey, G. (2009). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Cengage Lerning.
3	Groth-Marnat, G., Wright, J. (2016). Handbook of psychological assessment. New Jersey. eBook.
4	Psihologu likums.
Other Information Sources
1	Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology.
2	Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy