Psychology of Personality and Counselling Practices

Psychology of Personality and Counselling Practices Order Description 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of the psychology of personality 2. Articulate major theories in contemporary understandings of the psychology of the personality including theories of self and identity and the making of ‘the person’ and the possibilities of human change 3. Explore ideas associated with abnormal development and ‘dysfunctional personalities’ 4. Rationalise the selection of a viewpoint in understanding the psychology of personality to justify the use of specific approaches to counselling practices 5. Explore the influences of gender and cultural diversity