TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, BUSINESS & LAW

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

Psychodynamic 2 PSY5050-N

Module Leader: Dr Lesley Pilkington

Chartered Counselling Psychologist
Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology

Module Tutor(s): Lesley Pilkington

Level: 8

Credits: 20

Academic Year: 2016/17

Dates: Tuesday 3 – 5pm

Week 1-5 C G.12
Week 6-11 CFE 0.42
Week 12 onwards CL 2.61
Contact Details of Lecturer
Email.l.pilkington@tees.ac.uk
Telephone. 01642 738056 Ext. 8056
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
(please email for an appointment)
E-Learning@Tees (often referred to as Blackboard)
Your studies on this module are supported by our virtual learning environment
which can be accessed through this link http://eat.tees.ac.uk. It is important to
check the module site regularly as key announcements, learning materials
and assessment information will be posted there.

Health Professions Council / British Psychological Society

This programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, the
statutory regulator for practitioner psychologists in the UK. It is a legal
requirement that anyone who wishes to practise using a title protected by the
Health and Care Professions Order 2001 (e.g. Counselling Psychologist) is on
the HCPC Register. For more information, please see the HCPC website at:
www.hpc-uk.org.

The programme is also accredited by the British Psychological Society. The

Society is the professional body responsible for developing and supporting the
discipline of psychology and disseminating psychological knowledge to the
public and policy makers. It is the key professional body for psychology and
psychologists, with numerous benefits of membership. Please see
www.bps.org.uk/membership for further information. Successful completion of
the programme confers eligibility to apply for Chartered Membership of the
Society and full membership of the Division of Counselling Psychology.
Module Overview
Welcome to this module which is designed to build on the skills you acquired
in Psychodynamic 1. During this module there will be an in depth investigation
of theory and research within the field of psychodynamic therapy/self-
psychology and object relations.

As stated by the BPS, Counselling Psychology is concerned with the

integration of psychological principles and psychotherapeutic processes. The
counselling psychology course here at Teesside emphasises a reflective
practitioner approach, allowing the integration of psychological theory, skills
and research alongside a highly developed capacity for self-reflection and
awareness. As part of the development of a reflective practitioner, the insights
/ awareness gained from a reflective process need to be embedded in a
sound ethical framework. This ethical framework should seek to empower
rather than control.

The core theoretical philosophy of the Teesside course is that of an

integrative / relational stance. As trainees progress through the years there is
a strong focus upon the therapeutic relationship. This emphasis upon
relationship and integration should be held in mind throughout each and every
module of the course.
Module Aims
1. To build upon the earlier psychodynamic module and will cover,
in depth, an investigation of theory and research within the field
of psychodynamic therapy/self-psychology and object relations.
2. To reflect upon the differing perspectives / approaches within
the psychodynamic / self psychology and object relations
schools
3. To develop skills in brief psychodynamic therapies

Module Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical awareness and
understanding of the range of psychodynamic therapies taught in the
module.
2. Create a complex synthesis of their own therapeutic style informed by
psychodynamic insight
3. Demonstrate professional competence in the applications of
psychodynamic therapy which will include developing skills in brief
psychodynamic therapies.
4. Demonstrate competence in IT skills needed to plan and undertake their
oral presentation
5. Communicate complex clinical issues and their own ideas and
conclusions verbally to a specialist audience.

Learning Strategy
This module utilises lectures, research paper presentations, use of clinical
vignettes and client material. The module will be delivered as a combination of
taught, tutor led sessions, trainee presentations and group discussions. The
module encourages trainee self directed learning and enquiry. In addition to the
above teaching methods, the module uses blended learning; therefore it is
supported by the Blackboard site which conforms to University Threshold
Quality Standard and a wide range of materials which are available
electronically.
Academic Support and Guidance
You can approach your tutor for advice and guidance on any aspect of the
teaching or assessment by arranging an appointment outside class time.
Furthermore, one lecture will be devoted to helping you to prepare for the ICA
for this module. This lecture is in Week 8 (w/c 21/11/16) and appears as
Independent Study Week on your Module Outline.

In order to avoid academic misconduct, the University is committed to

continually educating its students on how to develop good academic practice
and writing skills. The following support is available and it is recommended that
you take advantage of this:

 The Learning Hub is open during term time and vacations. You can book a
tutorial for support with academic skills. Find out more on
http://lis.tees.ac.uk/learninghub. Alternatively, you can drop into the
Learning Hub in person (ground floor of the Library). You can contact the
Learning Hub via email: libraryhelp@tees.ac.uk, or by telephone: 01642
342100.

 Before you book a tutorial, consider the other sources of support. For self-
help: see the libguides for literature searching in psychology;
http://tees.libguides.com/psychology. Also, you can access
Succeed@Tees workshops – http://tees.libguides.com/workshops

 Student Services also offer a range of personal and practical support;

http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/studentsupport/
Assessment
This module is assessed via an in-course essay (ICA) worth 50% of the
module mark. An end of course assessment (ICA) of a one hour presentation
constitutes 50% of the overall mark available for this module.

Full details about your assessment can be found in the assessment section of
Blackboard.

Feedback on Assessment(s)
You will receive typed feedback via blackboard four working weeks after the
assessment. Marks given are provisional until ratified by the Examination
Board (held twice yearly).

Attendance
You are expected to attend all lectures and any other scheduled teaching activity.
It is through interpersonal exchanges with Tutors and peers that experiential
learning and the testing of ideas takes place and the University has strong
evidence that good attendance is related to success in assessments. It is
expected that you attend at least 80% of lectures. Attendance will be monitored
and if there is evidence that you are not engaging with University studies then you
may be withdrawn from the programme.

Module Evaluation
The tutor for this module will issue an evaluation questionnaire to all students
in respect of this module. This is issued during class time at the end of the
module. Feedback from these questionnaires is used to inform the tutor
about students’ perceptions of their learning experience and to guide planning
for future Modules. If you are requested to complete electronic feedback for
your modules by the School of Social Sciences and Law, please do this too.
Module Outline

Week Week Commencing Topic

1 03/10/16 Introduction
2 10/10/16 Assessment and Formulation
3 17/10/16 Klein
4 24/10/16 Fairbairn
5 31/10/16 Kohut
6 07/11/16 Cashdan
7 14/11/16 Winnicott
8 21/11/16 Independent Study
9 28/11/16 DIT
10 05/12/16 STDP
11 12/12/16 Working with children
19/12/16 Winter Break
26/12/16 Winter Break
02/01/16 Winter Break
12 09/01/17 Working with groups
13 16/01/17 Evidence base
14 23/01/17 Oral presentations
15 30/01/17 Oral presentations
16 06/02/17 Oral presentations
17 13/02/17 Oral presentations
18 20/02/17 Consolidation Week
19 27/02/17 Oral presentations
20 06/03/17 Networking Event
21 13/03/17 Oral presentations
22 20/03/17 Oral presentations
23 27/03/17 Feedback and consolidation of learning
Suggested reading

Cashdan, S (1988). Object Relations Therapy – Using the Relationship.

London: W. W. Norton & Compnay

In addition to this, the following books are recommended.

American Psychiatric Association. (1994) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of

Mental Disorders (4th Edition) APA publications: Washington D.C

Brown, D. & Pedder, A (1979) Introduction to Psychotherapy: An outline of

Psychodynamic Principles and Practice. London: Tavistock

Burton, N.L. (2006) Psychiatry. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing

Casement, P. (2006) Learning From Life: On Becoming A Psychoanalyst.

London: Routledge

Casement, P. (2005) On Learning From the patient: London: Routledge

Frosh, S. (1999) The Politics of Psychoanalysis. King’s Lynn: Palgrave

MacMillan

Frosh, S. (2010) Psychoanalysis Outside the Clinic: Interventions in

Psychosocial Studies. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan:

Holmes, J., (1991) A Textbook of Psychotherapy in Psychiatric Practice.

London: Churchill Livingstone

Malan, D.H. (2004) Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of

Psychodynamics. London: Arnold Publishing

Mc Mahon, L.(2009). The Handbook of Play Therapy. London: Routledge.

Milton, J. Polmear, C. and Fabricius, J. (2004) A Short Introduction to
Psychoanalysis. London: Sage

Segal, J. (2004) Melanie Klein. 2nd Ed. London: Sage

Smith, D.L. (2003) Psychoanalysis In Focus. London: SAGE

Palmer, S. and McMahon, G. (2006) Client Assessment. London: SAGE

Wilson, S (2003) Disability Counselling and Psychotherapy: Challenges and

Opportunities. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan

Finally, a number of journals are available either online, within the School, in
the LRC or for subscription by students e.g.

Counselling Psychology Quarterly

Counselling Psychology Review
Journal of Counselling Psychology
Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
Psychology and Psychotherapy (formerly the British Journal of medical
Psychology)

Please also see Reading List Online

https://teesside.rl.talis.com/lists/9B443AB4-883C-EF6B-E7F8-
3515665F685B.html

Regulations and Procedures

Naturally within the University there are a number of regulations which you
may need to refer to as you progress through this module and the University
generally. The University has placed these regulations on the University
Website at:
http://www.tees.ac.uk/docs/index.cfm?folder=Student%20Regulations
Specifically, have a look at ‘Assessment Regulations’ then click on the
Section D2: Framework for Assessment, Award & Progression. See page 45
onwards.
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with these regulations which
include:
 Academic Regulations including:
Academic Misconduct
Applicants with Disabilities
Attendance Policy
Framework for Assessment, Award and Progression
Mitigating Circumstances Regulations
Submission of Assessments
 Computer Regulations
 Student Conduct Regulations
 University Assessment Review Application
 Student Protocol
 University Complaints Procedure