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, reflectice practice and case presentation, Legal, ethical and professional issues in CBT.
Multidisciplinary working, Role definition and Scope of Practice.

A 1,500 word critical report of a recorded (audio tape) Cognitive Behavioural Intervention session identifying your role and scope of practice (tape must be submitted with report) (addresses all LO's)

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

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)

Library, CDROM, Internet, AV presentation methods, tutor and peer support, clinical activity, Blackboard

Dobson, D and Dobson, K (2009) Evidence Based Practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Guilford Press, London
Kanter, J and Rusch, L (2009) Behavioural Activation: Distinctive Features. Routedge, London
Kuyken, W. Padesky, C. Dudley, R (2009) Collaborative Case Conceptualisation: Working effectively with clients in CBT. Guilford Press, London
Leahy, R (2006) Roadblocks in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Guilford Press, London

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 this module