Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment.
A case study (3000 words) of work based on material from clinical experience (work with a client with depression)
Addresses learning outcomes 1 to 4
Students will be assessed and required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of the following:
- Review of relevant theoretical models
- A critical review of the evidence base regarding the use of CBT with people with depression
- Presentation of assessment details
- Presentation of a formulation that is consistent with CBT principles & client information
- Description of a CBT intervention that is consistent with the formulation
- Demonstration of and reflection on the outcomes of the work using appropriate measures
- Recognition and response to potential ethical issues
- Reflection on the use of supervision & other learning strategies in the development of this work
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via structured written feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses and guidance for improvement.

There will be ten full day teaching sessions during which the following strategies will be used
- Didactic teaching
- Review of therapy videos - to provide examples of the application of different approaches
- Seminar presentations - participants will prepare for and lead seminars on topics of relevance to the learning outcomes of the module

- Phenomenology, diagnostic classification & epidemiological characteristics of depression
- Common factors linked to predisposition and precipitation, course and outcome of depression
- Current evidence based pharmacological and psychological treatments for depression to include the role of combined treatment
- Theory and development of cognitive and behavioural models for depression
- Assessment & formulation of CBT with depression including specific associated problems
- Risk assessment & risk management. The implementation of practical strategies to manage suicide risk
- Cognitive approaches to work with people with depression including the application of the cognitive triad, identification of common cognitive distortions and helping the client to successfully reappraise their thoughts
- Work with themes of guilt and blame
- Working with depressive rumination
- Behavioural approaches to work with people with depression including the behavioural activation model and use of activity scheduling and relapse prevention
- Clinical process for CBT with chronic recurrent depression
- Linking theory with practice - clinical trials & outcome studies of CBT with depression.

Clark, D. & Fairburn, C.G. (Eds.) (1997). The Science and Practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Oxford Medical Publications: Oxford.
Grant, A., Mills, J., Mulhern,R. & Short, N.(2004) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Mental Health Care. Sage: London
Harvey, A., Watkins, E. & Mansell, W. (2004) Cognitive Behavioural Processes Across Psychological Disorders. Oxford: OUP
Padesky, C. & Greenberger, D. (1995). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think. Guilford Press
Padesky, C. & Greenberger, D. (1995). A clinician's guide to mind over mood. Guilford Press
Persons, J.B., Davidson, J. & Tompkins, M.A. (2000). Essential Components of CBT for Depression. American Psychiatric association
Whisman, M.A. (2008). Adapting CBT for Depression. Managing Complexity and Comorbidity. Guilford Press

Computer with Internet Access
Text books and learning materials as suggested
Opportunity to carry out CBT assessment and formulation with clients in a clinical setting

Entry requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy