Module Descriptors
APPLICATION OF COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTIONS
NURS40318
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Anthony
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Dobson, K.S (2009) Handbook of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies. Guilford Press,London
Gilbert, P and Leahy, R (2009) The Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies. Routledge,London
Kinsella, P and Garland, A (2008) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Mental health Workers: A Beginners Guide. Routledge, London
Stott, M,J (2009) Simply Effective Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Routledge, London
Module Resources
Library, Praxis CDROM, Internet, AV presentation methods, tutor and peer support, Clinical activity, Blackboard
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours: (48)
20 hours Lectures/ discussion/ skills demonstration
5 hours Facilitated Clinical supervision in small groups
19 hours Supervised skills practice in pairs/small groups
2 hours GroupTutorials
2 hours Evaluation

Independent Study Hours: (102)
50 hours Reading and research
40 hours Individual experiential and clinical activity (inc assignment work)
12 hours Skills practice and preparation for clinical supervision sessions (ie. reflection)
Module Indicative Content
Key Skill sessions focusing on collaborative case formulation, Socratic dialogue and guided discovery, using treatment protocols/packages and Electronic CBT, overcoming alliance ruptures and barriers to goal achievement.
Review of research and literature underpinning cognitive-behavioural therapy. Review of current policy and initiatives to increase access to psychological therapies
Introduction to cognitive behavioural models for common mental health problems, specifically working with: trauma, panic attacks/panic disorder, obsessions and compulsions, low self esteem, general and social anxiety, anger and challenging behaviours, and psychosis.
Small group clinical supervision, reflective practice and case presentation, Legal, ethical and professional issues in CBT.
Multi disciplinary working, Role definition and Scope of Practice
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Student must be in a role and a service where cognitive behavioural interventions can be applied.
Student must have access to clinical supervision or case management within their area of work.
Student must have completed the `Foundation Skills for CBT' module or APEL of the module
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment, Length 2,000 words weighted at 100%. Reflect on the application of cognitive behavioural interventions in working with a service user(s) and define your role and scope of practice ( addresses all LO's)

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Skills demonstration, skills practice, clinical Supervision, case presentation, tutorials, formative quiz