{"id":283,"date":"2025-09-14T19:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T18:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=283"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:11:19","slug":"foundation-degree-integrative-counselling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/foundation-degree-integrative-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Degree \u2013 Integrative Counselling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Student-welcome-in-the-quad-scaled.webp\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"Student welcome in the quad\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"17% 40%\" style=\"object-position:17% 40%;\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignleft\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:107px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d7c5dbba895e11406b121c3608e57aa0\" id=\"foundation-year-studies\">Foundation Degree \u2013 Integrative Counselling<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#dates\" ><span>Key dates<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#fees\" ><span>Fees &amp; Enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#induction\" ><span>Induction<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#timetable\" ><span>Timetable<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\" ><span>Finance<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#support\" ><span>Student Support<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#expect\" ><span>What to expect<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-5-font-size wp-elements-ab60de9e1712f0616ee4eba3492f5d30\">Emily and Steve welcome you to the Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a65b5ffe69c748c26f7d00d9e41de8c\">As you approach the beginning of your course, we would like to wish you every happiness and success for the three years of study and counselling practice ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e86ffc2f2122796f11aabf424640995\">The information and resources on this welcome page will help you to get off to a great start on the programme. Everything you need to know about the course and the university will be covered in detail in day 1 and will be covered in more detail as you progress through semester 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"dates\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-information\">Key dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-starts\">Teaching starts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1d3e390c1bd26f92952844bee4f0732\">Thursday 17 September<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-starts\">Induction day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4746d1b63859a3466478cbe3009edf96\">Thursday 17 September (10am)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"#induction\">More Induction &amp; Timetable information below<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-clay-ash-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-information\">Programme Lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6017056707bfd1dcc366d85c1ddf4c18 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d300ffd86b1a5cd1862f3e8a31281e31\">Emily Evans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-806fbef89ee98ba0c788d634bf86c3b9\"><a href=\"mailto:e.j.Evans@staff.newman.ac.uk\">e.j.Evans@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>0121 387 4598<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Emily-Evans-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:349px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8dd49a2c4de6037f1909e90daa18c56c\">Steve Roberts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-208e67ac412dec5181a076f432e598e5\"><a href=\"mailto:s.roberts@staff.newman.ac.uk\">s.roberts@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>0121 387 4468<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Steve-Roberts-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"fees\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fees-and-amp-enrolment\">Fees &amp; Enrolment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\" ><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\" ><span>Enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"induction\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-timetable-information\">Induction<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-course-activity\">Pre-course activity<\/h3>\n\n<p>We know that some of you will be eager to prepare for the course by doing some background reading but we would also ask you to do some thinking and writing!<\/p>\n\n<p>You will already be aware that all counselling training places strong emphasis on personal development, reflection on experience and developing self-awareness. It is likely that you have already done some work on these lines. Before you join the course, you are invited to write up to 2000 words (maximum) outlining your life story. It will be called \u2018This is who I am today.\u2019<\/p>\n\n<p>It is likely to include some basic details (where and when you were born etc) but what is more important is formative experiences and key relationships that have contributed to who you are today. Do be open and include all important influences that have shaped the person you are today. One important theme to consider is how your life experience has led you to choose to become a counsellor.<\/p>\n\n<p>There is no right or wrong way of doing this. Please be aware that it is NOT assessed and you will not be required to share ANYTHING with other people that you do not feel comfortable about. You will not submit this work but there will be opportunities to refer to and draw on this document throughout semester 1 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-course-reading\">Pre-Course Reading<\/h3>\n\n<p>Please do continue your process of wider reading around this subject using the reading list provided. You are encouraged to follow your interests in terms of reading (as there will be plenty of specific directed reading in semester 1).<\/p>\n\n<p>We will be exploring the Person-Centred Approach (PCA) to counselling in semester 1.<\/p>\n\n<p>A classic text in the person-centred tradition is \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/newman.on.worldcat.org\/search\/detail\/1112073766?queryString=On%20becoming%20a%20person&amp;stickyFacetsChecked=false&amp;clusterResults=true&amp;groupVariantRecords=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">On Becoming a Person<\/a>\u201d by Carl Rogers. It is recommended that you obtain a hard copy of this book but you can also find an electronic copy available from the library.<\/p>\n\n<p>We will also be using the following text (amongst others) by Janet Tolan.<\/p>\n\n<p>Tolan, J. (2012) <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.on.worldcat.org\/search\/detail\/918558771?queryString=ti%3APerson-Centred%20Counselling&amp;stickyFacetsChecked=false&amp;clusterResults=true&amp;groupVariantRecords=false&amp;subformat=Book%3A%3Abook_digital&amp;changedFacet=format\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skills in person-centred counselling &amp; psychotherapy<\/a>. 2nd edn. London: SAGE Publications (Skills in counselling &amp; psychotherapy).<\/p>\n\n<p>In consideration of what your training journey will entail, the following book by Cathy McQuaid is recommended.<\/p>\n\n<p>McQuaid, C. (2014) <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.on.worldcat.org\/search\/detail\/871781961?queryString=What%20is%20counselling%20and%20psychotherapy&amp;stickyFacetsChecked=false&amp;clusterResults=true&amp;groupVariantRecords=false&amp;subformat=Book%3A%3Abook_digital&amp;changedFacet=format&amp;page=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What you really need to know about counselling and psychotherapy training : an essential guide<\/a>. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction day\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Thursday 17 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10:00 \u2013 13:00 (Room CH004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14:00 &#8211; 17:00 (Room DA006)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>You will be welcomed to the programme and cover key information about all aspects of the course on day 1. All of the information will be available to review online via our virtual learning environment Moodle. Your induction activities will continue across semester 1 as follows:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome to the Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcome to Student Success (for support with any aspect of study and student life)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet your Academic Personal Tutor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Support (for access to Birmingham Newman IT systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-Learning (for use of Moodle and digital teaching and learning resources)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Induction &#8211; PPD in Semester 1 will feature an introduction to vital academic skills including &#8216;Academic Boot Camp!&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"timetable\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-timetable-information\">Timetable<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Thursday 17 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thursday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10.00-13.00 and;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14.00-17.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed the pre-arrival task online and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>There are three teaching sessions in Semester 1:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10am to 11am: Personal and Professional Development Group \u2013 PPD (Module COF431)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11am to 1pm: Theoretical Perspectives for Counselling Part 1 (Module COF432)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2pm to 5pm: Professional Counselling Skills (Module COF431 \u2013 same as PPD above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>PPD Group runs across all three years and supports you to make sense of the training from a personal perspective. Year 1 explores \u2018Self and Identity \u2013 Who am I?\u2019 The particular focus in Semester 1 is Self as Learner!<\/p>\n\n<p>We strongly believe that everyone has a huge capacity for learning and personal growth but we also recognise that everyone has a unique relationship and expectations (hopes and fears) around education. For some it may feel very daunting. Therefore, this group will help you understand yourself as a learner to set off your training and education in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n<p>Theoretical Perspectives for Counselling Part 1 takes a deep dive into the Person-Centred Approach to counselling theory. This session will be supported with group Reading Circles (which help you to share the challenge of reading academic theoretical papers!<\/p>\n\n<p>Lunch is between 1pm and 2pm.<\/p>\n\n<p>After that, Professional counselling skills takes you through to the end of the day. It builds on the theories explored in the morning and helps you to put the \u2018theory into practice.\u2019 It is a mixture of classroom learning and small group practice sessions. Reflecting on our counselling practice and learning from it is a vital skill that you will maintain throughout your whole counselling career. Therefore the focus is on learning and reflection (not on \u2018being good\u2019 at counselling!)<\/p>\n\n<p>Throughout Semester 1, teaching and learning activities have focus very much on \u2018learning to learn!\u2019 As you already know, counselling practice focuses on personal growth. Learning and education has a lot in common with counselling in this respect. Semester 1 provides you with a solid foundation for the rest of the programme.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTeaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emily-evans-joint-course-lead\">Emily Evans \u2013 Joint Course Lead<\/h3>\n\n<p>As joint course lead, Emily shares overall responsibility for the smooth running of the programme with Steve. She teaches across all three years in Case Discussion Groups and lectures on Psychodynamic theory and theoretical integration. You will meet Emily on Day 1 of the programme and at numerous points throughout the first year<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steve-roberts-joint-course-lead\">Steve Roberts \u2013 Joint Course Lead<\/h3>\n\n<p>As joint course lead, Steve shares overall responsibility for the smooth running of the programme with Emily. He leads the Personal and Professional Development Group and teaches across a range of modules. Steve will meet you on Day 1 of the programme.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jo-adams-lecturer\">Jo Adams \u2013 Lecturer<\/h3>\n\n<p>Jo leads the Theoretical Perspectives for Counselling Part 1 (Year 1 Semester 1) which focuses on Person-Centred theory.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cassie-roland-lecturer\">Cassie Roland \u2013 Lecturer<\/h3>\n\n<p>Cassie lectures and leads teaching on Ethics (in semester 2 of your first year), Mental Health in Year 3 and some Personal and Professional Development and Case Discussion groups across years 2 and 3.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stephanie-carr-lecturer\">Stephanie Carr \u2013 Lecturer<\/h3>\n\n<p>Stephanie leads teaching across a number of modules throughout year 1 and 2 starting with Counselling Skills (Year 1 semester 1)<\/p>\n\n<p>You will meet other members of the Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies subject area teaching team as you go through the programme.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"support\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-808f2fbd6e26da93aba838dc423150a1\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Student Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color has-4-font-size wp-elements-56f41ad1451507af8668dbc9df7b01ee\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05d0b5f7feff49509bf89b1602c17265\">At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Student-Support-2-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Student welcome in the quad\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fb1ad291d4162ceec369939281062f5\">Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ad9ca5a751da07eadcd63d481c720cb is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d3420c72da601b19f202cec619fe8c03\" id=\"modern-design\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic Support &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47b12b531041c3d9ff40af97a530593d\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Help with assignments and study skills<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9ba4bfc4e3db51293f78b9bd4d6d969e\" id=\"24x7-user-support\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing Services<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21859e5eeea9f9a17d43c2968a4701d1\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-35d322fa3bae1daf5010854f43749f3c\" id=\"fast-and-amp-secure\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\">Career Services<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c212be41b25b3466716467301e5d287f\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">CV advice, placements, and future career planning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-504e9dda601450f570ab032b80b94e12\" id=\"modern-design\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student Finance<\/a> 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style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Quickly resolve issues and stay connected with expert help from IT Services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cae6d8834a877480ac4ac22071500498\">If you\u2019re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\"><span>Student Success<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9dfe7ece96896740d72b3f25aa75c64\" id=\"key-information\">OurNewman App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/OurNewman-App-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"OurNewman App - student view\" class=\"wp-image-104 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9db7d2c86dd2ce153aa7a1609cb04a89\">Find support services and keep up to date with campus events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2568727edc031a521da09667a791172\">Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1926d09ca3ae4c5d1eaab3582c29740\">Access to your files, emails, and course resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/our-newman\/\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newman-students-union\">Newman Students&#8217; Union<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/Newman-Students-Union.webp\" alt=\"Newman Students Union\" class=\"wp-image-794 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/groups\/whatson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What&#8217;s On<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/groups\/make_new_opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regular Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/groups\/societies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Societies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/advice\/adviceservice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/advice\/adviceresourcehub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advice 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YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" ref=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mental-health-support\">Mental Health Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sllv-embed sllv-youtube sllv-lazy type-short\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fallback.webp)\" data-embed=\"8HC5bgv3U_0\" data-playlist=\"\">\n\t<button class=\"sllv-button\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\">\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"YouTube play icon\">\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#F00\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<span class=\"sllv-privacy\">\n\t\t<strong>Privacy Notice<\/strong>\n\t\t<p>By clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. 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YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" ref=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-caper-background-color has-background\" id=\"headstart\">HeadStart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-5-font-size wp-elements-ffe5e6892ac45b284b56479f6633ce94\">HeadStart is a series of interactive workshops designed to help you feel confident, prepared and connected as you begin your university journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8eb583461d43ccbba542bbaab8397ca\">Covering everything from digital skills, Moodle and AI, to study techniques, library support, wellbeing, money advice and careers, the programme provides practical guidance to help you succeed both academically and personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ff87ad864db146f8616a3f984ae9030\">By taking part, you&#8217;ll build essential skills, discover the support available to you, and make a positive start to life at university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=PfqifUrTzUiOsfSQmZApBMdNGFW41KlHsLQ4BBnnpllUQzFDWDJMVUtSWllRVDFFTkZLV0JSQUxaNy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Book Your HeadStart slot<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schedule\">HeadStart schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tMonday 7 September\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-hp-table-header-colors\" style=\"--hp-table-header-text-color:#fff;--hp-table-header-background-color:#002c4b\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>On campus sessions<\/th><th>Online sessions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Monday 7 September (10am to 11am)<\/strong><br>&#8211; 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Digital and Your Studies (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Tuesday 8 September (11am to 12pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; I&#8217;ve never used a library before!: What to expect in Newman Library (Online)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWednesday 9 September\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-hp-table-header-colors\" style=\"--hp-table-header-text-color:#fff;--hp-table-header-background-color:#002c4b\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>On campus sessions<\/th><th>Online sessions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Wednesday 9 September (11am)<\/strong><br>&#8211; 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AI and your learning: getting the basics right (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Thursday 10 September (12pm to 1pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Thursday 10 September (1pm to 2pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Learning Development: Study and Writing at University level (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Thursday 10 September (2pm to 3pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University (Online)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tFriday 11 September\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-hp-table-header-colors\" style=\"--hp-table-header-text-color:#fff;--hp-table-header-background-color:#002c4b\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>On campus sessions<\/th><th>Online sessions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Friday 11 September (10am to 11am)<\/strong><br>\u2013 Money and Student Life (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Friday 11 September (11am to 12pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Managing your wellbeing (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friday 11 September (1pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Student Money Advisor<br>&#8211; Money and Student Life<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 ST002<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friday 11 September (2pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Advice &amp; Wellbeing<br>&#8211; Managing your wellbeing<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 ST002<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friday 11 September (3pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Library<br>&#8211; Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 ST002<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"expect\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect\">What to expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attendance-monitoring\">Attendance monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman University we use SEAtS Software to monitor attendance and engagement in order to support students to achieve success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=6b81a73b-c46c-4824-b987-b47700e3af85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>SEAtS Introduction (video)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For further detailed help on using SEAtS see our <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.topdesk.net\/tas\/public\/ssp\/content\/detail\/service?unid=9e53de52176941669339f001adc846b3&amp;from=f9eabed5-0e36-4ef7-8281-775dc620469d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAtS Guidance on our University Self Service Portal<\/a> (student login required).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emily and Steve welcome you to the Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling. 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