Psychotherapy - Advanced
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Psychotherapy - Advanced Programme
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Nature of a Client’s Illness
2

General Appearance and Behaviour
3

Treatment by Communication
4

Functional Mental Disorders
5

Affective Disorders
6

Psychosomatic Reactions
7   Presenting Complaint
8   Hypnosis
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Nature of a Client’s Illness.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine the purpose and process of psychotherapy, treatment offered and the format for evaluation
LO2   Define the role a therapies plays
LO3   Summarise how a person begins life
LO4   List 3 areas an evaluation should take into consideration
 

Module 2 - General Appearance and Behaviour.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss what observations you should make regarding a client's appearance and behaviour
LO2   Examine the following:
  • Delusions
  • Hallucinations
  • Illusions
LO3   Identify the different categories of delusions
LO4   Define the makeup of a constructive diagnosis
 

Module 3 - Treatment by Communication.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Summarise the importance of communication in psychotherapy and the various methods of implementation
LO2   Discuss what may be included in supportive therapy
LO3   Examine the basis of supportive psychotherapy
LO4   Analyse what is termed as the essence of brief psychotherapy
 

Module 4 - Functional Mental Disorders.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce and discuss the functional neuroses
LO2   Explain your understanding of a hysterical reaction
LO3   Define an obsessive compulsive reaction
LO4   Describe how you would treat an obsessive compulsive reaction
 

Module 5 - Affective Disorders.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the group of disorders which are primarily a reaction to stress and give suggested treatment
LO2   Summarise the conditions mentioned under affective disorders
LO3   Analyse depressive illness
 

Module 6 - Psychosomatic Reactions.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Summarise your understanding of psychosomatic reactions
LO2   Examine anorexia and hypochondria with their respective treatments
LO3   Discuss what might be considered as a presenting feature of depression
 
Module 7 - Presenting Complaint.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse the contribution of intelligence, emotional integration an instinctual drive to the personality and introduce the psycho-dynamic theory
LO2   Evaluate the meaning of intelligence
LO3   Introduce the theory of psycho-dynamics
LO4   Identify the reasons for material being repressed by the client
 
Module 8 - Hypnosis.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss hypnosis and the role it plays in therapy
LO2   Examine drawbacks of performing hypnosis tests
LO3   Summarise fundamental principles of behaviour therapy

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