Module Descriptor

Title / MODULE 6: Advanced CBT for Anxiety Disorders / Code (if known)
Level / 11 (SCQF)Masters / Semester & Mode of Study / Part Time / Credit Rating
15
Module Co-ordinator / Dr Sean Harper
Module Team / Dr Andrew Gumley, Dr Rob Durham, Dr Andy Summers, Dr Liz Drewett, Dr Alex Yellowlees,Dr Stirling Moorey
Pre-requisites / Modules 1 - 4
Co-requisites / 5/6/7/8
Prohibited Combinations

Aims

To provide students with an overview of the main CBT theories related to advanced anxiety disorders and CBT interventions appropriate to these disorders.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to: / Assessed in this module / A / B / C / D
L1 / Engage with and critically assess the evidence base for the use of CBT in advanced anxiety disorders. / √ / √ / √
L2 / Diagnose, assess and interpret advanced anxiety disorders, using standard diagnostic criteria and psychometric measures. / √ / √ / √ / √
L3 / Drawing on evidence base, assess, plan and implement and critically reflect upon individualised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for advanced anxiety disorders. / √ / √ / √ / √
L4 / Critically reflect on therapeutic alliance throughout therapy. / √ / √ / √ / √
L5 / Demonstrate application to therapy of learning gained through supervision processes. / √ / √ / √ / √

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:
5 direct days’ teaching – modified lectures, workshops, roleplay = 35 hours
Tutorial = 7 hours
Clinical supervision = 7 hours
Case study write up = 25 hours
Background reading/self-
directed study = 81-84 hours
Audio recording rating and
discussion = 8 hours
Direct therapy contact = 12 – 15 hours
TOTAL = 150 hours
Assessment Pattern
Audio recording of therapy session.(Assessed by two independent raters). Weighting 40%
Case Study (3,000 words) Review and application of CBT literature to a case of advanced anxiety disorder treated in clinical practice. (Marked by two independent raters) Weighting 30%
Supervision assessment . Weighting 30%
All elements must be passed to be successful
Can this Module be Anonymously marked? Yes/No If No please provide an explanation.
Yes, apart from supervisor’s assessment which is not anonymous by necessity.
Content
Theories and models of therapy for advanced anxiety disorders including OCD, GAD, Social Phobia, Health Anxiety and PTSD.
Diagnostic classifications
Therapeutic principles and alliance
Communications strategies and skills
Principles of supervision
Main Texts
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Beck A.T. and Emery, G. (1985) Anxiety disorders and phobias: A cognitive perspectiveNew York: Basic Books
Bernstein D.A. and Borkovec, T.J. (1973) Progressive relaxation training Champaign Il Research Press
Borkovec, T.D., & Sharpless, B. (2004). Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Bringing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into the Valued Present. In S. Hayes, V. Follette, & M. Linehan (Eds.), New directions in behavior therapy, pp. 209-242. New York: Guilford Press
Borkovec, T.D. (unpublished) Combined self-control desentization and cognitive therapy manual
Borkovec, T.D. (unpublished)Applied relaxation training and self-control desensitazation
Dugas, M. J., & Ladouceur, R.(2000) Treatment of GAD: Targeting intolerance of uncertainty in two types of worry. Behavior Modification24, 635-657
Dugas, M.J. (2004) Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of Generalized AnxietyDisorderConcordiaUniversity: Unpublished Manual
Ost, L.-G. (1987) Applied relaxation: description of a coping technique and review of controlled studies. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 25, 397-409

Social phobia

Clark, D. M. (forthcoming) Cognitive therapy for social phobia. Unpublished manuscript
Clark, D.M. (2005) A cognitive perspective on social phobia in W.R. Crozier and L.F. Alden The essential handbook of social anxiety for clinicians John Wiley and Sons
Heimberg, R. (2002) Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy for Social Phobia: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Strategies. New York, New York: Guilford Press.
PTSD
Ehlers, A. and Clark, D.M. (2000) A cognitive model of posttraumatic stress disorder Behaviour Research and Therapy38, 319–345
Ehlers, A. (unpublished draft) Manual for Cognitive therapy for PTSD
Foa, E.B. and Rothbaum, B.O. (1998) Treating the trauma of rape: cognitive behaviour therapy for PTSD,New York: Guilford Press
Resick, P. A., & Schnicke, M. K. (1993). Cognitive processing therapy for rape victims: A treatment manual. Newbury Park, CA: Sage
Resick P.A., Monson C.M. and Chard K.M. (2007) Cognitive processing therapy: Veteran/Military version Washington, DC: Department of Veterans’ affairs
OCD
Steketee, G.S. (1993) Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder New York: Guilford Press
Kozak, M.J. and Foa, E.B. (1997) Mastery of obsessive compulsive disorder: A cognitive behavioural approach Therapist guide New York: OUP
Other relevant details
Signed Dr. Sean Harper / Date 2/4/09
Registry use only / Date received

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