Module Descriptors
FOUNDATION SKILLS IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
NURS40562
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
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
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 2
  • Occurrence A1, Stafford Campus, Term 2
Sites
  • Stafford Campus
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Library
Internet


Module Texts
Foreman, E and Pollard, C (2011) Introducing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Icon Books L.t.d.uk
David, L (2013) Using CBT in General Practice: The 10 minute CBT Handbook (2nd Edition) Scion, London.
Papworth, M. Marrinan, T. Martin, B. Keegan, D. Chaddock, A (2013) Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Practitioners Guide. Sage Publications. London.
Westbrook, D. Kennerley, H. Kirk, J (2011) An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Skills and Applications (2nd Edition). Sage Publications. London.
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
22 Hours Lectures/ discussion/ skills demonstration
22 hours Skills application and supervision in pairs/small groups
2 hours Tutorials
2 hours Evaluation

Guided Independent Study: (102 hours)
40 hours Reading and research
50 hours Individual experiential project/assignment
12 hours Skills practice
Module Indicative Content
Values based practice, Key features of CBT, key therapeutic strategies for implementing cognitive and behavioural change, assessment methods and skills, defining problems and goals for change. Planning, implementing and evaluating change strategies, understanding motivation, introduction to cognitive behavioural models for common mental health-related problems, managing challenging behaviours, working with alliance ruptures, research and literature underpinning cognitive-behavioural therapy, scope of cognitive behavioural therapy in clinical practice. Embedding CB approaches in practice, role of clinical supervision, legal, ethical and professionals issues in CBT

Module Additional Assessment Details
Reflection on your experience of using a cognitive behavioural approach (addressing all LO's)

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Skills demonstration, Supervision , tutorials, formative quiz