ICPS College Professional Diploma in Guilt, Regret & the Moral Psyche

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This course is a psychologically and philosophically informed exploration of responsibility, remorse, values and the suffering attached to irreversible choices. It sits within Depth, identity and emotional wellbeing and connects theory with differentiating guilt from global shame, identifying possibilities for repair, examining impossible standards, making space for grief and considering forgiveness without turning it into a demand.

Course content and academic foundations

Module 1: guilt and shame

This module develops a working understanding of guilt and shame and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers guilt and shame alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 2: healthy and pathological guilt

This module develops a working understanding of healthy and pathological guilt and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers healthy and pathological guilt alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 3: regret

This module develops a working understanding of regret and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers regret alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 4: the unlived life

This module develops a working understanding of the unlived life and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers the unlived life alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 5: conscience

This module develops a working understanding of conscience and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers conscience alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 6: repair

This module develops a working understanding of repair and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers repair alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 7: forgiveness

This module develops a working understanding of forgiveness and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers forgiveness alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 8: moral injury

This module develops a working understanding of moral injury and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers moral injury alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Learning experience, skills and professional development

The learning experience helps participants communicate more confidently about guilt regret moral injury psychotherapy course in professional settings.

Listening, collaboration and repair are treated as practical relational skills.

Structured reflection can support CPD and questions for supervision.

Review award and progression information carefully; education does not automatically grant authority to practise independently.

Who may benefit and how to use the learning

counsellors, psychotherapists, chaplains, coaches and practitioners working with moral conflict or self-condemnation. It may also suit people comparing counselling courses in Ireland or seeking focused CPD.

The course supports ethical reflection without acting as a court or confessional. Therapy can examine meaning and responsibility while respecting legal processes, cultural differences and the client's right not to pursue reconciliation.

Assessment, CPD and enrolment

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Keep attendance, reading and reflective notes as an accurate CPD record.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?

It is intended for counsellors, psychotherapists, chaplains, coaches and practitioners working with moral conflict or self-condemnation.

What will I study?

Themes include guilt and shame, healthy and pathological guilt, regret, the unlived life, conscience and applied practice.

Is there a current start date?

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What does it cost?

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Does completion authorise independent practice?

Check the current award and professional requirements.

Conclusion

This ICPS College pathway offers a focused route into guilt regret moral injury psychotherapy course. Confirm live intake, price and progression details before enrolling.