Module Details

Module Code: COUN6020
Title: Life Script Theory
Long Title: Life Script Theory
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 7620 - Counselling
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module students will be introduced to the Transactional analysis theory of Life Script and its various component elements including rackets, games, strokes, life positions and discounting. They will also be address the issue of changing life script. In addition they will continue to explore the psychoanalytic concepts of unconscious process and transference as well as the advanced elements of group process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and analyse the concept of life script and its process of development
LO2 Analyse how life script is maintained and expressed in day to day living
LO3 Describe and analyse the components and processes of Personality Adaptation
LO4 Describe and analyse how unconscious process and transference are expressed in life script
LO5 Describe and review the therapeutic principles and methods for bringing life script into awareness and changing it
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Life script theory and Life script application are interdependent modules and should be taken in the same semester
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory of Life Script, Unconsious process and Group process
1. the concept of life script 2. the process of life script development 3.the concepts of rackets, racket feelings and the racket system 4. the concept of games and game analysis 5. the concepts passivity and discounting 6. The therapeutic principles and methods for bringing life script into awareness and changing it. 7.The components and processes of personality adaptation. 8. The psychoanalytic concepts of unconscious process and transference 9. Compenent elements of group process
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Written project on life script theory
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Experiential Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, research, Relevant application to experience, assignments Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ian Stewart, Vann Joines. (2012), Ta Today: A New Introduction to Transactional Analysis, Lifespace Publishing Nottingham, [ISBN: 9781870244022].
  • Jay Earley. (2012), Self-Therapy, 2nd. Pattern system Books, CA, [ISBN: 780984392773].
  • Richard Schwartz. (1997), Internal Family Systems Therapy, Guilford Press, New York, [ISBN: 978-157230272].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mark Widdowson,. (2009), Transactional Analysis, Routledge London, [ISBN: 978-0415473873].
  • Hargaden H. & Sills C.. (2002), Transactional Analysis: A Relational Perspective, Routledge, Hove, [ISBN: 978-158391120].
  • Mark Widdowson. (2009), Transactional Analysis: 100 Key Points and Techniques, Routledge, Hove, [ISBN: 978-041547387].
  • Richard Erskine (Ed). (2010), Life Scripts: A Transactional Analysis of Unconscious Relational Patterns, Karnac, London, [ISBN: 978-185575662].
  • Richard Erskine (Ed). (2015), Transactional Analysis in Contemporary Psychotherapy, Karnac, London, [ISBN: 978-178220263].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Erskine, R.and Zalcman, M. (1979), The Racket system: A model for Racket Analysis, Transactional Analysis Journal. {51-59} Vol 9 No.1..
  • Erskine, G.and Zalcman, M.. (1979), Rackets and other Treatment Issues, Transactional Analysis Journal. {293-301} Vol 9 No.1..
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HCOUN_6 Higher Certificate in Arts in Counselling Skills 4 Mandatory