Module Descriptors
PSYCHOLOGICAL MODELS 1 - UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCE (REVISED 06.06)
PSYC70284
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 84
Independent Study Hours: 216
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Four days focusing on skills development and ten days of lectures and interactive seminars covering the principles of assessment and formulation and the main theoretical models underpinning clinical psychology practice. Workshops on key transitions over the lifespan, all supported by supervised clinical practice and independent study.
Module Indicative Content
This module will introduce trainees to critical perspectives on psychological theories. It will include teaching on psychological assessment and formulation across client groups and settings. It will also consider assessment and formulation during periods of transition for people across the lifespan.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
1. Timed Essay: 50%
comprising evaluation of a psychological model.
Addresses outcome 3.
2. Formulation of Clinical Activity (2,500 words): 50%
using an example from the year 1 clinical placement.
Addresses outcomes 1 and 2.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via structured written feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses and guidance for improvement.
1. Timed Essay: 50%
comprising evaluation of a psychological model.
Addresses outcome 3.
2. Formulation of Clinical Activity (2,500 words): 50%
using an example from the year 1 clinical placement.
Addresses outcomes 1 and 2.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via structured written feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses and guidance for improvement.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Entry Requirments for the DClinPsy programme
Module Texts
Brown, D. and Pedder, J. (1985) Introduction to Psychotherapy: An outline of psychodynamic principles and practice. 2nd ed. London: Routledge
Clarke, D.M. and Fairburn, C. (eds) (1996) Science and Practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Oxford Medical Publications
Malan, D.H. (1995) Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics. 2nd ed. London: Arnold
Roth, A. and Fonagy, P. (1996) What Works for Whom? Guilford Press
Clarke, D.M. and Fairburn, C. (eds) (1996) Science and Practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Oxford Medical Publications
Malan, D.H. (1995) Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics. 2nd ed. London: Arnold
Roth, A. and Fonagy, P. (1996) What Works for Whom? Guilford Press
Module Resources
Computer with Internet access
Programme textbooks and learning materials as suggested
Programme textbooks and learning materials as suggested