Reflective Journal

Reflective Journal Order Description   Applied Counselling - This unit considers a range of different aspects of the counselling relationship and focuses on counselling skills that support effective outcomes in counselling. You will be introduced to core theories, models and skills in counselling with specific reference to working with adults. You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of counselling skills in an interactive and supportive learning environment. In addition, the unit will discuss research into counselling outcomes and effective change processes. What is required for this coursework - Reflective Journal: Write and maintain a reflective journal from week two to week eleven. The journal needs to highlight your interaction with the module materials and highlight the progress made through the module. The journal also needs to cover concerns raised and how you have responded to them, using verbatim examples where possible. encouraged to write freely and summarise and condense each weekly entry down to 200 words for submission. In your journal please reflect on the learning outcomes below: ? Demonstration of assertive communication skills in the counselling context ? Ability to apply the value of listening in the counselling context ? Developing ideas on a counselling model of student’s choice ? Ability to critically reflect on and evaluate own use of the core counselling skills and ability to identify strategies for improvements. final version of journal should include: an introductory section (approximately 250 words) setting the context for your journal and what you hope to achieve? an entry for each week from week 2 to week 11 (app. 200 words each)? a summary section (approximately 250 words) outlining what you have learned from your journal and how you will apply that knowledge journal is assessing for your capacity to reflect on, and integrate, the theory into your counselling practice. It is written in the first person and the literature can be used to support commentary.