In this lecture, counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman describes what self-concept is, how it develops, and the part it plays in what Carl Rogers called ‘psychological maladjustments’. After listening to Emma’s presentation, you will: be able to explain the idea of self-concept in the context of person-centred therapy understand how a person’s self-concept develops comprehend […]

Having watched this lecture, by counselling psychologist and senior lecturer Dr Edith Steffen, you will: be able to reflect on your own experience and understanding of grief understand how grief can be defined be familiar with different theoretical perspectives on grief know about different clinical presentations of grief, and how to distinguish grief from depression

In this lecture, Nicola Hughes – who is a creative counsellor, supervisor and trainer, as well as former performing artist and youth worker – will give you a deeper understanding of how bereavement and loss can affect children and young people, and how you can work in new ways within this niche area. With particular

In this lecture, you will learn from Dr Anna Louise Fry, whose research seeks to enhance understanding of British South Asian lesbian and bisexual women’s lives, about: the social stress hypothesis the social psychological position the minority stress process model (as described by psychiatric epidemiologist Ian Meyer in 2003) minority stress processes minority stress processes

In this lecture, counsellor and coach Judy James – who is a member of the International Society for Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – outlines the process and some components of emotion-focused therapy. You will learn: the key features of EFT how to identify different types of emotion the differences between EFT and other forms of counselling and

In this lecture, you will learn from counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman how to develop your skills in reflective journaling as part of your self-awareness and personal development as a counsellor. Reflective journaling is especially associated with counsellor training, but is also a valuable practice for qualified therapists. On completion of this lecture, you will

In this lecture, you will gain from counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman an understanding of the pros and cons of using assessments in counselling, and the opportunity to explore different assessment tools. On completion of this lecture, you will: be able to explain what an ‘assessment’ is in the counselling setting understand why a counsellor

This lecture offers you the chance to learn about relational depth in counselling and psychotherapy from Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton. Mick aims to give you an insight into the research, theory and practice of relational depth. He explains the origin and development of the term ‘relational depth’, defining

In this lecture, counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman will help you understand how to gain an awareness of your internal core beliefs, values and attitudes, and why doing so is essential for personal development in counsellor training. After listening to Emma’s presentation, you will be able to: describe what beliefs, values and attitudes are –