Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to describe and reflect on the Vasarhelyi method of Child Art Psychotherapy, and compare with other psychotherapy theories.
The students will be required to write a 3000 - 4000 word Clinical Case Study essay referring to case vignettes. The students by this stage will have had enough experience on their clinical placement to be able to reflect on the therapeutic method.
The essay on Clinical Case Studies will assess the trainees clinical competence, ability to critically communicate and reflect on
his/her own therapeutic intervention and will allow the student to demonstrate the ability to work independently as a professional practitioner. The essay will be submitted at the end of Autumn of Year 2.
Criteria for marking include:
• Clarity of structure, style and description of clinical material
• Understanding of the therapeutic relationship between therapist, client and the pictorial image.
• The ability to critically reflect on the therapeutic method applied in working with the client
Indicative Module Content:
This module is taught by way of lectures specific to the Vasarhelyi method of Child Art Psychotherapy specifically delivered through a series of lectures, seminars and case presentations over Year2. In this module students deepen their understanding of the Vasarhelyi Method of Child Art Psychotherapy. Through continued experiential and method specific practice groups trainees simultaneously acquire the theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for the competent professional practice of Child Art Psychotherapy. The development and understanding of the trainee’s own pictorial language is facilitated during the sessions and the visual images produced are used in an experiential/teaching context. Opportunities are provided for trainees to experience and reflect on the roles of both client and therapist.
At the end of Trimester 1 Year 2 students are required to write a Clinical Case Study essay. This essay of 3,000 assesses trainees’ clinical competence, using clinical vignettes and their ability to critically reflect on their own therapeutic interventions. This essay also demonstrates the trainee’s ability to work independently as a professional practitioner.
Criteria for marking include:
Clarity of structure, style and description of clinical material.
Understanding of the therapeutic relationship between therapist, client and the pictorial image.
Awareness of the role of the therapist within the multidisciplinary team.
Critical reflection on the therapeutic method applied in working with the client.