Postgraduate Course: Counselling, Attachment and Findings from Neuroscience (CNST11017)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Counselling Studies |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/counsellingstudies/cpd/neuroscience.htm |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course explores recent neuroscientific research findings on infant brain development which illuminate the processes of attachment and affect regulation and the structural systems of the developing unconscious. The concept of the development of neural networks is related to emotional integration and psychological resourcefulness in childhood and adult life. Students apply their learning to their own therapeutic practice, as appropriate, or to their professional discipline. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand recent research in attachment and effective neuroscience and to apply this understanding to counselling practice. By the end of the course students should have
1) An understanding of the key findings from recent neuroscience research in relation to the neurological development of affective regulation and attachment processes.
2) The capacity to translate and apply these findings to the field of counselling and psychotherapy and to the student's therapeutic practice, where appropriate. |
Assessment Information
| One 4,000-5,000 word essay analysing one of the themes discussed in the course. Students will be required to relate their analysis to their professional discipline and/or practice. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Judith Fewell
Tel: (0131 6)51 6230
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Course secretary | Miss Sue Larsen
Tel: (0131 6)51 6671
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