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

Grant, A. Townend, M Mulhern, R. Short, N (2010) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Mental Health Care (2nd Edition). Sage, London.
Norton, P (2012) Group Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy of Anxiety: A Transdiagnostic Treatment Manual. Guildford Press, London.
Simos, G. Hofmann, S (2013) CBT for Anxiety Disorders: A Practitioner Book. Wiley-Blackwell. UK.
Wilkinson, A. Meares, K. Freeston, M. (2011) CBT for Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Sage, 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

This module is designed to further develop your understanding and knowledge of cognitive behavioural interventions (CBI) by supporting you in the practical application of CBI in the context of your working practice.

The module enhances and extends your existing skills acquired through completion of the ‘Foundation Skills for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy’ (15 credits) module and it is a prerequisite that you complete the ‘Foundation skills for CBT’ module before embarking on the Application of CBI.

The module adopts a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary approach, and facilitates learning in the cognitive-behavioural approach for a range of professions. Your learning will be facilitated by experienced clinical practitioners and lecturers. The module reflects National Guidelines for training in CBT for common mental health problems (Roth and Pilling 2008) and the content of the module is based on the knowledge, skills and competencies identified in the guidelines.

You will have the opportunity to explore and clarify your role and scope of practice with regards to CBI through a variety of learning experiences with students and peers from diverse practice backgrounds. This module provides an excellent foundation from which to pursue further study in cognitive behavioural therapy leading to possible accreditation.