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MDCS42640

Academic Year 2023/2024

Vasarhelyi Mtd&TrainExp Part 1 (MDCS42640)

Subject:
Medicine Clinical Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Aisling Mulligan
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 5
Spring 5
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is part of the Professional Masters in Child Art Psychotherapy, encompassing the theoretical and practical elements of the Vasarhelyi Method of Child Art Psychotherapy. This module comprises Child Art Psychotherapy training sessions and regular reflective group work, and is designed to provide an understanding of the theory of Child Art Psychotherapy within the framework of child mental health. The student engages in group therapy, along with his/her peers. Opportunities are provided for trainees to experience and reflect on the roles of both client and therapist.
This module is taught throughout Years 1 and 2 of the course alongside the Clinical Placement, Supervision, and Psychotherapy Models modules in a way that the trainees simultaneously acquire the theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for the competent, professional practice of Child Art Psychotherapy.
100% attendance is expected, but 80% attendance is the minimum attendance required to achieve credit for the module. Absences must be discussed with the module coordinator or course lecturers or group therapist, who will require supporting documentation (e.g. medical certificates). Students who miss part of the module may be asked to do a further piece of work in remediation, or may not receive credit for the module. Attendance at group therapy is a core part of this module, and regular attendance is required to pass this module.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The module is designed to provide training in the clinical practice of Child Art Psychotherapy within the framework of child mental health.
Graduates have a specialised knowledge and understanding of the development of the theory of pictorial thinking and its application in clinical practice.

Indicative Module Content:

Training in Vasarhelyi Method of Child Art Psychotherapy.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

168

Small Group

50

Cont Professional Development

34

Total

252


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students are taught in group teaching sessions.
The development of reflective practice is considered an important part of this module.
Student will learn about the Vasarhelyi Method of Child Art Psychotherapy through a series of lectures, seminars and case presentations

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Written Clinical Case description and reflection on the Vasarhelyi method. Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes
100
Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students are invited to contact the Programme Leader and their clinical supervisor (group) following receipt of grades to learn from their work

Name Role
Ms Aisling Kenny Tutor