Module Descriptor

Title / Modules 2 – 3 - Applicationof Cognitive Behavioural Therapy / Code (if known)
Level / 11 (SCQF)Masters / Semester & Mode of Study / 1 P/T / Credit Rating
30
Module Co-ordinator / Dr Leeanne Nicklas
Module Team / Dr Sean Harper, Melanie Sharp, Dr Leeanne Nicklas, Fiona Switzer, Theresa Kelly, Catriona Kent, Stephen Anderson
Pre-requisites / 1
Co-requisites / 4
Prohibited Combinations

Aims

To provide students with a critical understanding of the underpinning principles and skills relating to core therapy and specific CBT therapy and their application.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to: / Assessed in this module / A / B / C / D
L1 / Critically appraise selected concepts, theories and models of mental health and wellbeing associated with therapeutic contexts. / √ / √ / √
L2 / Develop critical understanding of CBT processes and apply these under supervision / √ / √ / √ / √
L3 / Develop critical understanding of specific therapeutic skills and apply these under supervision / √ / √ / √ / √
L4 / Formulate and deliver CBT treatment plans in therapy sessions / √ / √ / √ / √
L5 / Participate effectively in clinical supervision: appraise and utilise constructive feedback in therapy sessions / √ / √ / √ / √
L6 / Critically reflect on their own clinical practice applying standardised measures of competence in CBT. / √ / √ / √

A – Knowledge and Understanding

B – Intellectual Skills

C – Practical Skills

D – Transferable Skills

Learning Experiences
The module will engage the student in the following types of learning experiences:
Time allocation
Direct teaching contact 28 hours (4 workshops)
Direct tutorial contact 14 hours
Tape rating and discussion 8 hours
Reflective essay write up 20 hours
Clinical supervision 14 hours
Direct patient contact 28 – 33 hours
Self directed learning 183-188 hours
Total hours 300
Learning experiences
Modified lectures, workshops, role play, supervisory sessions, therapy sessions, reflective practice, maintenance of clinical log, self study.
Assessment Pattern
  1. Audio-recorded therapy session.(Marked by two independent raters).Pass/Fail L2, L3,L4
  2. Supervisor assessment. Pass/Fail L2, L3, L4, L5, L6
  3. Reflective essay on clinical practice including self-assessed audio recorded therapy session.(2000 words) Weighting 100% L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6

Can this Module be Anonymously marked? **Yes/No If No please provide an explanation.
**apart from supervision.
Content:
  1. The assessment structure and nature of CBT interventions
  2. Therapeutic alliance: engaging, structuring, managing, concluding
  3. The interpersonal skills for the engagement and maintenance of therapeutic relationships.
  4. Therapeutic processes: patients’ perspectives, assessment, communication.
  5. Case formulation and conceptualization in CBT
  6. Cognitive behavioural techniques applied in therapy: therapeutic skills: exposure, relaxation, problem solving, role play, behavioural experiments, guided discovery, Socratic questioning, elicitation skills, imagery techniques, homework planning.
  7. Reflection in practice and reflection on practice, supported by supervision, assessment and self ratings.

Main Texts
General:
Clark, D.A. & Beck, A.T. (2011). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders: science and practice. Guilford Press: New York.
Greenberger, D., Padesky, C. (1995). Mind over Mood: Cognitive Treatment Therapy manual for clients. Guildford Press.
Wells, A. (1997). Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: A practice manual and conceptual guide. Wiley: Chichester, England.
Williams, C. (2006) Overcoming Depression and low mood: A Five Areas Approach London: Hodder Arnold.
Williams, C. (2003) Overcoming Anxiety: a Five areas approach. London: Hodder Arnold.
Principles of Cognitive Therapy 1 and 2:
Freeman et al (2004)Clinical Applications of Cognitive Therapy, 2nd edition. Kluwer Academic Plenum Publishers.
Gilbert Paul, (2000) Overcoming Depression. Robinson Press.
Hawton, Salkovskis et al, (1999) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychiatric Problems. Oxford Medical Publications.
Butler and Hope (1995) Manage your Mind. OxfordUniversity Press.
Five Areas Model
Williams, C. & Garland, A. (2002) A Cognitive Behavioural therapy assessment model for use in everyday clinical practice Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, vol. 8, pp. 172-179.
Wright, B., Williams, C, Garland, A. (2002). Using the Five Areas cognitive-behavioural therapy model with psychiatric patients. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 8, 307-315.
Ekers, D. Preston, J. (2006). Depression Case Management in a Stepped Care System. Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry, volume 10, issue 7, 31-36.
Five Areas Research
Whitfield, G., Williams, C. J., Shapiro, D. (2001). An evaluation of a self-help room in a general adult psychiatry service. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 29, 3, 333-343.
Bara-Carril, N., Williams, CJ. Pombo-Carril, MG., Reid, Y., Murray, K., Aubin, S., Harkin, PJR., Treasure, J., Schmidt, U. (2004) A Preliminary Investigation into the Feasibility and Efficacy of a CD-ROM Based Cognitive-Behavioural Self-Help Intervention for Bulimia Nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 35: 538–548.
Whitfield, G, Hinshelwood, R, Pashley, A., Campsie, L, Williams C. The impact of a novel computerised CBT CDRom (Overcoming Depression) offered to patients referred to clinical psychology. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2006, 34, 1-11.
Websites
Patient/client site
Practitioner site
patient/practitioner site
patient/practitioner site
– practitioner site with audio relaxation downloads in English, Urdu and Polish
– patient site with quizzes, relaxation and information
– practitioner resource site
– a gateway to evidence based information
Other relevant details
Signed Dr. Leeanne Nicklas / Date 12/03/14
Registry use only / Date received

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