2.2 Use theory and research to work Document your recognition of implicit aspects of with implicit aspects of the the process of relating and relate these to theory – therapeutic relationship and research on relationship factors. Show how you applied your understanding (of implicit aspects of the relationship) to enrich and inform work with clients. 2.3 Work with challenges and Give examples to show that you understand the difficulties that arise in the difference between implicit and explicit therapeutic relationship influences on the boundaries of the relationship. Give examples from case work to illustrate how you managed both implicit and explicit influences on the therapeutic process. Recognise the limits of the counselling relationship and give examples of when referral may be necessary. Give examples of (and reflect on) difficulties encountered in maintaining and working within the therapeutic relationship e.g. resistance, – collusion, recurring behavioural patterns, readiness etc. Manage ruptures and unpredictable problems in the therapeutic relationship. Evidence in case presentations/case reviews. LEARNING OUTCOME: 3. Use theory and research to work with client diversity in independent practice Assessment criteria Candidate guidance to criteria Portfolio references 3.1 Reflect on theory and research on Investigate research on the impact of client diversity issues and apply insights to diversity on the therapeutic process. counselling work Apply theory to understand issues of client diversity. Apply insights (from understanding of client diversity) to enhance work with individual clients. 3.2 Reflect on diverse cultural Compare different cultural attitudes to defining perceptions of mental health and mental health/well Reflect on the impact of such perceptions on individual clients both from the therapist’s and – the client’s perspective. Be of psychopharmacological interventions and possible impact on therapeutic process. 3.3 Work with the social, cultural and Explore own resistance/reluctance to engage with biological factors that impact on client diversity. individual clients Critically reflect how similarity and difference can both help and hinder the of the therapeutic work. Evidence how challenging yourself and working with your own conflicts has increased your ability to work with individual clients. 3.4 Reflect on diversity issues which Review own independent practice provision in impact on clients accessing relation to individual client needs. counselling in independent practice Include issues both at explicit and implicit level. LEARNING OUTCOME: 4. Use a coherent approach to respond to the of individual clients Assessment criteria Candidate guidance to Criteria Portfolio references
2.2 Use theory and research to work with implicit aspects of the therapeutic relationship Document your recognition of implicit aspects of the process of relating – and relate these to theory and research on relationship factors. Show how you applied your understanding (of implicit aspects of the relationship) to enrich and inform work with clients. 2.3 Work with challenges and difficulties that arise in the therapeutic relationship Give examples to show that you understand the difference between implicit and explicit influences on the boundaries of the relationship. Give examples from case work to illustrate how you managed both implicit and explicit influences on the therapeutic process. Recognise the limits of the counselling relationship and give examples of when referral may be necessary. Give examples of (and reflect on) difficulties encountered in maintaining and working within the therapeutic relationship – e.g. resistance, collusion, recurring behavioural patterns, readiness etc. Manage ruptures and unpredictable problems in the therapeutic relationship. Evidence in case presentations/case reviews. LEARNING OUTCOME: 3. Use theory and research to work with client diversity in independent practice Assessment criteria Candidate guidance to criteria Portfolio references 3.1 Reflect on theory and research on diversity issues and apply insights to counselling work Investigate research on the impact of client diversity on the therapeutic process. Apply theory to understand issues of client diversity. Apply insights (from understanding of client diversity) to enhance work with individual clients. 3.2 Reflect on diverse cultural perceptions of mental health and Compare different cultural attitudes to defining mental health/well Reflect on the impact of such perceptions on individual clients – both from the therapist’s and the client’s perspective. Be of psychopharmacological interventions and possible impact on therapeutic process. 3.3 Work with the social, cultural and biological factors that impact on individual clients Explore own resistance/reluctance to engage with client diversity. Critically reflect how similarity and difference can both help and hinder the of the therapeutic work. Evidence how challenging yourself and working with your own conflicts has increased your ability to work with individual clients. 3.4 Reflect on diversity issues which impact on clients accessing counselling in independent practice Review own independent practice provision in relation to individual client needs. Include issues both at explicit and implicit level. LEARNING OUTCOME: 4. Use a coherent approach to respond to the of individual clients Assessment criteria Candidate guidance to Criteria Portfolio references
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