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If you require this or any other handout in larger print or in an alternative

format, please contact staff in the Psychology Information Room or the

module leader.

PSY250 SSSPROGERIAN THERAPY: LISTENING SKILLS

Staff Teaching:DrCaroline Adams

Aims:

To acquire an understanding of the practical application of the Rogerian skills

involved in the deceptively simple task of listening.

Objectives and Learning Outcomes:

Through role-plays and the keeping of a reflective journal you will develop an

understanding of:

- How to form a therapeutic relationship with an individual

- How to create an environment and atmosphere of safety

- How to develop empathy for the client

- How to convey understanding in a warm and genuine way

Video Reference (integral to the course)

Introductory Counselling Skills (1992). Insight Media, AV158.3INT and

accompanying manual. This is available on BoB

http://bob.plymouth.ac.uk/programme.php?archive=7656&view=flash_player

General References:

Most of these books can be located in the library under ref 361.06. There are a

number of other similar texts if these are unavailable; look for books that focus on

helping skills or person-(client)centred skills. Books marked * are

particularly recommended. A good journal is the British Journal of Guidance &

Counselling; however, it has only been housed in the library since February2003. There are also some articles on the portal that you may find useful.

Casement. P. (various). On Learning from the Patient*

Cooper, M. et al (2007). The handbook of person-centred psychotherapy and

counselling: Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan

Egan, G. (1990;1998). The Skilled Helper*

Ellin, J. (1994). Listening Helpfully

Hawkins, P and Shohet R. (any edition) Supervision in the Helping Professions

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Joseph, S. (2003). Why the Client Knows Best. Psychologist. Vol 16 (6), pp

304-307*

Kirschenbaum, H & Jourdan, A. (2005). The current status of Carl Rogers and

the person-centered approach. Psychotherapy: theory, research, practice,

training. 42, (1) 37-51.

Lang, G. and van der Molen, H., Trower, P and Look, R. (1990). Personal

Conversations

Levant, R. F. & Shlien, J. M. (eds) (1984). Client-centered Therapy and the

Person-centered Approach: New Directions in Theory, Research, and Practice

Mearns, D. (2003). Developing Person-Centred Counselling.Any edition.

Mearns, D. and Thorne, B. (1988). Person-Centred Counselling in Action*

Nelson-Jones R. (1997). Practical Counselling and Helping Skills*

Nelson-Jones R. (2000). Introduction to Counselling Skills. Text and Activities.

Rennie, D. L. (1998). Person-centred Counselling; an Experiential Approach

Tolan, J. (2002). Skills in Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy

Assessment: (see handout for guidance)

A report that critically evaluates your experiences of at least 3 Rogerian listening

skills using evidence fromyourreflective journal. You are expected to locate

relevant(and recent) material to support your argument (especially if you challengethe completeness of Rogerian ideas in counselling)

Criteria for Assessment:

Departmental Guidelines apply

Academic Honesty:

Standard university regulations apply.