Online Course

MODULES

DESCRIPTION

Module 1

Introduction: The Strong for Life Online Course

•  An integrative approach to Counselling (for Non-Clinicians)
• The service user-led movement – as a “voice of our own” 

Module 2

Introduction: Famous philosophers from the 14th century to the present day.

• A Historical Timeline of Modern Psychology
• Key Milestones in the History of Modern Psychology

Module 3

The Therapeutic Relationship:

• Core Components,
• Key Characteristics,
• Purpose,
• Phases,
• Boundary Maintenance, and
• Managing Ruptures

Module 4

The Approach to Therapy:

• Engagement and Rapport Building – Approaches and Techniques
• The Structure of a Therapy Session
• Understanding and interpreting nonverbal cues
• Client orientation and counseling challenges

Module 5

Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT):

• ABT Key elements
• ABT Core Concepts and Techniques
• ABT Applications: Individuals, Families, and Couples
• ABT’s Efficacy : Advantages and Disadvantages

Module 6

Behavioural Therapy (BT):

• BT Key Aspects
• BT Core Concepts and Techniques
• BT: Its Application and Benefits
• BT’s Efficacy : Advantages and Disadvantages

Module 7

Cognitive Therapy (CT):

• CT Types, and Key Aspects,
• CT Core Concepts and Techniques
• CT: Its Application and Benefits
• CT’s Efficacy : Advantages and Disadvantages

Module 8

Narrative Therapy (NT):

• NT Core Concepts and Techniques
• NT: Its Application and Benefits
• NT’s Efficacy : Advantages and Disadvantages

Module 9

Humanistic Therapy (HT):

• HT Types, and Key Aspects,
• HT Core Concepts and Techniques
• HT: Its Application and Benefits
• HT’s Efficacy : Advantages and Disadvantages

Module 10

Transactional Analysis Therapy (TA):

• TA Core Concepts and Techniques
• TA: Its Application: Individuals, Families, Couples, and Groups
• TA’s Efficacy : Advantages and Disadvantages

Module 11

Narcissists Personality Disorder (NPD):

• NPD as a pathological mental health condition
• NPD key Aspects 
• NPD Symptoms and Characteristics
• NPD Causes and Risk Factors
• NPD Diagnosis
• NPD Specialised Therapy

Module 12

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD):

• BPD as a pathological mental health condition
• BPD key Aspects 
• BPD Symptoms and Characteristics
• BPD Causes and Risk Factors
• BPD Diagnosis
• BPD Specialised Therapy

Module 13

Antisocial, Personality Disorder (APD; aka Psychopath):

• APD as a pathological mental health condition
• APD key Aspects 
• APD Symptoms and Characteristics
• APD Causes and Risk Factors
• APD Diagnosis
• APD Specialised Therapy

Module 14

Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD):

• HPD as a pathological mental health condition
• HPD key Aspects 
• HPD Symptoms and Characteristics
• HPD Causes and Risk Factors
• HPD Diagnosis
• HPD Specialised Therapy

Module 15

Client Profiling and Intervention Planning:

• Collection of client-specific information
• The “5-Ps” Framework 
• Cultural & Personal Context
• Validity Checks – Performance validity measures
• Intervention Planning
• Key Components of Effective Treatment

Module 16

Formulation of Treatment Plan (TP):

• TP Key Components 
• TP Case Formulation – The “4-Ps” Framework  
• TP Goals and Objectives
• TP Interventions Selection

Module 17

Projection: Evaluation, Interpretation, and Feedback (PEIF):

• Types of Projection  
• Interpretation in Theory and Practice  
• Identifying and Managing Projection
• Feedback: Stopping the Cycle
• Everyday Life Examples

Module 18

Transference and Countertransference in Therapy:

• Key Aspects of Transference and Countertransference
• Defining Transfer, Countertransference, and Management
• Examples in Therapy and Everyday Life 

Module 19

Strong-For-Life Modern Day Strategic Therapy (STL-MST);

• Introduction to SFL-MST
• SFL-MST Integrating psychology and philosophy: enhancing strength, autonomy, and human understanding.
• SFL-MST Application: Develop resilience, facilitate critical thinking, and challenge emotional and rational thinking
• SFL-MST Efficacy:  Advantages and Disadvantages
• SFL-MST emphasizes: Self-reflection and the practical application of insights

Assessment: Quiz

Course Completion Quiz