relationships – Iain Douglas Stewart

L3CiCS Comparing Counselling Theories Assignment

By Iain June 27, 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

The aim of this essay is to compare and contrast two counselling theories of my choice. I have chosen to compare Psychodynamic Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The philosophy behind the Psychodynamic Counselling approach is that we all have an unconscious mind as well as a conscious one. It states that the unconscious mind can hold on to painful memories…

L3CiCS Reflective Diary – 22nd May 2020

By Iain May 22, 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

Ethics in counselling are very important. I will be using the BACP’s Ethical Framework as contextual guidance to explore these hypothetical Ethical dilemmas. A client has been in counselling for a year and has made great progress. She brings in an expensive gift for you. She knows that this is something that you would like, and she knows that you…

L3CiCS Learning Log – 28th February 2020

By Iain February 28, 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 – 14th February 2020

By Iain February 14, 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

This week we split into small groups reflected on how what we have learned about the various theories so far help us understand our relationships, both past and present, and the ways in which we form, develop, maintain and end those relationships. Psychodynamic Counselling really helped me learn about my relationships. I mentioned the other week that the trauma of…

L3CiCS Reflective Diary 31st January 2020

By Iain January 31, 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

This week we looked at why theory is important in counselling work. Through a group discussion we identified several key aspects of why it is important, and I was quite surprised by the amount we came up with. First though, I think it’s important that I reflect on what is meant by the word “theory”. A theory is generally a…

L3CiCS Reflective Diary – 18th January 2020

By Iain January 18, 2020Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

On the first day of our weekend workshop, our tutor introduced us to Sandtray therapy. In front of us were trays filled about halfway with sand, and a large table full of objects. The idea was to choose some objects and then just see what happens when they are in the sand. I can see how using the objects as…

L3CiCS Reflective Diary – 22nd November 2019

By Iain November 22, 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…

L3CiCS Reflective Diary – 20th September 2019

By Iain September 20, 2019Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

Firstly, I feel I need to address this last academic year. I was upset that I didn’t start the Level 3 last year, but that shouldn’t have stopped me from doing anything productive. I just didn’t feel like I was able to be productive. When the Level 2 course finished in 2018, it was nice to take a little break…

Perception

By Iain November 4, 2018Free-writingNo Comments

This is my themed series of blog posts in which as part of my ongoing quest for greater self-awareness and my continued personal and professional development, I pick a word and write about it for a set amount of time. Leave a comment on here with a new word for me to explore in the future or you could suggest…

L2CiCS: Learning Log – 9th May 2018

By Iain May 9, 2018Qualifications courseworkNo Comments

This week we talked about Confidentiality. Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of counselling. It helps build a trusting relationship between client and counsellor, and this trusting relationship underpins the whole therapeutic process. The fact that everything said in that room stays between the counsellor and the client really allows the client to be honest; both with themselves and with the…