case studies – Iain Douglas Stewart

L3CiCS Reflective Diary – 13th March 2020

By Iain 13 March 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

This week, just like last week, we split up into small groups to discuss case studies in a simulation of a peer-supervision group. I presented my second case study this week, a female in her mid-thirties, who came to counselling because she was feeling regret at not having settled down and felt she had focused on her career for too…

L3CiCS Reflective Diary – 28th February 2020

By Iain 28 February 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

We were looking at supervision this week, and in preparation for working on case studies next week, I am thinking about how to offer supportive supervision to my peers. As peer supervision is collaborative, I have thought about questions to ask them so I can understand their process as counsellors, as well as help them if they are stuck. I…

L3CiCS Learning Log – 28th February 2020

By Iain 28 February 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

This week we looked at the role of supervision in counselling, and its importance. I understand that supervision in counselling is of the upmost importance as it provides another layer of safety for both the client and counsellor. Clinical Supervision in Counselling is when a counsellor meets with another, more experienced counsellor to review their casework and the way they…

L3CiCS Reflective Diary – 17th January 2020

By Iain 17 January 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

To solidify our learning and get an idea of how it is practically applied, it would be useful to take our knowledge of the three theories we have studied so far and apply it to a range of presenting problems. As I mentioned the last time we used these case studies (22nd November, when we were applying SMART goals to…

L3CiCS Reflective Diary – 22nd November 2019

By Iain 22 November 2019Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

This week we went over some Case Studies, and applied a SMART model to them with the aim of helping the client. I really enjoyed learning about the SMART model, and having a quick look at some of the other models and systems out there. We’ve learned how to ask questions, resist the pushing of our boundaries, how to be…