Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Research
Duration
- 1 Semester/teaching period
Contact hours
- 36 Hours per teaching period plus two 3 hour workshops
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2024 teaching periods
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Admission to Master of Psychology (MA-PSYCLP) (Clinical); or Doctor of Philosophy (DR-PHICP) /Clinical); or Doctor of Psychology (DR-CFPSY) (Clinical and Forensic)
Corequisites
Nil
Aims and objectives
This unit introduces students to cognitive behavioural interventions as applied to a range of low and high prevalence psychological conditions. Students will learn both knowledge and skills in cognitive behavioural assessment, formulation and treatment. Students will develop skills in developing cognitive behavioural treatment plans using a single case study design. This unit of study provides a detailed presentation of a therapeutic technique and its application in clinical practice. This complements the standard therapeutic approaches taught throughout the course and supports students in their clinical placements
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) assessment techniques in their work with clients across a range of issues.
2. Review and critically evaluate research and applied studies related to cognitive behavioural issues
3. Assess, formulate and develop treatment plans for clients within the CBT framework.
1. Apply Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) assessment techniques in their work with clients across a range of issues.
2. Review and critically evaluate research and applied studies related to cognitive behavioural issues
3. Assess, formulate and develop treatment plans for clients within the CBT framework.
Courses with unit
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Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total | |
Face to Face Contact Seminar | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Online Contact | N/A | ||
Specified Learning Activities | N/A | ||
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent learning | 114 | ||
TOTAL | 150 hours/12.5cp |
Assessment
Recorded report Individual 50%
Report Individual 50%
Report Individual 50%
General skills outcomes
Key Generic Skills
Graduates are capable in their chosen professional area:
• Competence with the management of clients in a professional manner within specialist settings.
• Competence in therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to conduct psychological assessments
• Therapy skills in working with individual clients.
• Competence in directing and evaluating group programs.
Graduates are adaptable and work effectively and ethically:
• Applying the APS Code of Ethics and Guidelines.
Graduates are aware of environments:
• Respect clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Understand the impact of culture on therapy.
• Competence with the management of clients in a professional manner within specialist settings.
• Competence in therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to conduct psychological assessments
• Therapy skills in working with individual clients.
• Competence in directing and evaluating group programs.
Graduates are adaptable and work effectively and ethically:
• Applying the APS Code of Ethics and Guidelines.
Graduates are aware of environments:
• Respect clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Understand the impact of culture on therapy.
Content
? Introduction to CBT
? Assessment and case formulation
? Depression
? Anxiety
? Forensic
? Psychosis
? Bipolar Disorder
? Schema Therapy
? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Personality disorders)
? Trauma
? Eating Disorders
? Assessment and case formulation
? Depression
? Anxiety
? Forensic
? Psychosis
? Bipolar Disorder
? Schema Therapy
? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Personality disorders)
? Trauma
? Eating Disorders
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
The Library has a large collection of resource materials, both texts and current journals and video resources. It is recommended that you explore other sources to broaden your understanding.