The dissertation module gives you the opportunity to apply knowledge and competencies gained in other modules to an individual case study from your current professional practice, which must be based on at least 6 sessions with a chosen client, reflecting on ethics, diversity and anti-oppressive practice.
To begin the research process, you will appraise your current therapeutic approach, including your growing edges.
Having undertaken the heuristic research method, the dissertation will conclude with a statement of the new learning from this reflexive module.
You will discuss and evaluate their therapeutic approach from the case study, reflecting on potential limitations of your preferred theoretical models in your work with this client.
The dissertation will also explore appropriate interventions and techniques relevant to each individual case study specialist’s humanistic approach in relation to OPT media.