BA (Hons) Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies Bachelor's degree at Goldsmiths, University of London

This module will introduce you to the core theoretical principles of contemporary theory and practice of psychotherapy and counselling which have changed markedly in the past thirty years. During this time, many forces have converged, leading to major alterations in the therapeutic landscape. The scope of the module encompasses history, theory, practice, trends and research in psychotherapy and counselling at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Like every human practice or set of beliefs,

This module addresses human development across the lifespan. The individual is not a static entity but subject to changes which occur from infancy to old age and experiences which affect later development. These changes apply to different domains of human development that will be explored, for example biological, cognitive, emotional, moral, psychoanalytic, and social. Growing older is a process marked by important transitions, transformations, and milestones in the individual's life, while diff

This module provides you with an introduction to issues of culture and identity. These are very complex concepts which will underpin your understanding of most areas of your degree. The approach we will take on the course will be based in sociology and cultural studies. Within this, people are viewed as having multiple positions in terms of constructing their own identities. There is no such thing as having one identity or of there being one essential identity that fundamentally defines who we a

This module encourages you to reflect critically on the modern division of the 'normal' and the 'pathological', sanity-insanity and introduces a range of critical questions: what does it mean to 'have a self'? How has the notion of the 'normal' arisen? How are we to understand the changes in diagnostic classifications, which have occurred over the last 40 years or so? What kinds of 'selves' do counselling and therapy promote? In critically revisiting the notion of the 'modern self' within the co

Our academic Schools are developing exciting elective ideas to allow you to broaden your education, either to develop vocationally orientated experiences or to learn more about contemporary society, culture and politics. You'll be able to choose safe in the knowledge that these modules have been designed for non-subject specialists and to bring students from different disciplines together. For example, you may want to take introductions to areas such as Law, Education, the digital industries, th

This module will enable you to develop an introductory understanding of Art Therapy, Drama Therapy and Play Therapy and their application in the mental health field. You'll be encouraged to learn and reflect on the group experience and the experiential and therapeutic aspects of play and dynamic communication in group settings (e.g. group therapy, experiential groups, and organisational work groups). This module is especially important for those considering a career in the therapeutic therapies

The module runs throughout the three terms and is designed to provide an intensive practice-based training in counselling skills, building on the theoretical knowledge that is acquired in the Theories modules. You'll practice key skills used in counselling and psychotherapy through dyads, triads, and small group structured exercises which will help develop core listening and other basic skills required for the counselling and therapies professions. The module will also look at specific technique

This module addresses the claims and methods of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in relation to resolving issues of personal distress. The module will enable you to understand the theories that underpin the practice of CBT; how CBT has developed and how research and practice articulates with the current social, political, and economic contexts of mental health care. We'll also be exploring levels of personal distress in relation to pathologies and self-care. The module is especially relevant for th

This module will explore theories, policies and practices of Youth Justice in the UK. We'll consider the dominant discourses of youth crime prevention and connect these to policy and media discourses, as well as outlining alternative visions and models for practice. The module will have a particular focus on recognising and challenging discrimination and stereotyping in youth justice practice