Module Code - Title:
NS6042
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THERAPEUTIC ENGAGEMENT
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will develop knowledge/skills to facilitate practitioners to use therapeutic engagement at specialist/ advanced levels in nursing/midwifery practice. Therapeutic engagement is an essential means through which healing and personal growth and development are achieved within nursing and midwifery and healthcare practice. Participants completing this module will improve the efficacy of their current practice through increased knowledge of CBT and its use in addressing maladaptive cognition and behaviour.
Syllabus:
Theoretical foundations of therapeutic engagement and counselling. Person centred/humanistic; cognitive and behavioural; and psychodynamic approaches to the therapeutic process and counselling Therapist qualities and needs. Therapeutic use of self. Levels of Therapeutic Engagement. The Elements of Therapeutic Dialogue. Introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy and techniques used to facilitate adaptive coping responses; Cognitive behavioural assessment, functional analysis, use of outcome measures, developing a collaborative case formulation. Brief Interventions.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Critically explore the concept of therapeutic engagement and its contribution to practice.
Demonstrate the application of person centred approach to promote perinatal mental health and engage health care service users.
Critically discuss the theoretical basis of cognitive behavioural therapy interventions
Critique the role and value of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for cognitive behaviour therapy.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate the features of assessment and formulation in cognitive behaviour therapy.
Demonstrate the application of cognitive behaviour therapy techniques to promote health and wellbeing.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Participate in the learning environment through engagement in teaching and learning strategies e.g. lectures, clinical skills laboratories, discussions, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflection, seminars, small group teaching, observation, case scenarios, role-play, and the use of the virtual learning environment.
The module is based on current best practice guidelines for research in the area of nursing incorporating relevant national and international health policy.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Higgins, A, Kikku, N., Kristofersson, G.K. (2022)
Advanced Practice in Mental Health Nursing A European Perspective
, Switzerland: Springer Nature.
Norcross, J.C., Wampold, B.E. (2019)
Psychotherapy relationships that work
, New York: Oxford University Press.
Kazantzis, N., Dattilio, F.M., Dobson, K.S. (2017)
The Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Clinician's Guide
, New York: Guilford Publications.
Other Relevant Texts:
Naar S., Safren S. A. (2017)
Motivational Interviewing and CBT: Combining Strategies for Maximum Effectiveness
, New York, NY: The Guilford Press
Castonguay, L., Hill, C.E. (2017)
How and why are some therapists better than others? Understanding therapist effects
, Washington, DC: APA Press.
Smith, V., Collard, P., Nicolson, P., Bayne, R. (2012)
Key Concepts in Counselling and Psychotherapy: A Critical A-Z Guide to Theory
, Berkshire: Open University Press.
Duncan B. L., Miller S. D., Wampold B. E., Hubble M. A. (2010)
The heart and soul of change: Delivering what works in therapy
, Washington, DC: American Psychological Association
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MSNUNGTFA - NURSING
MSPMHETFA - PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
MSNUSTTFA - NURSING STUDIES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
annmarie.grealish@ul.ie