Module Descriptors
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY WITH ANXIETY DISORDERS
PSYC70442
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 70
Independent Study Hours: 80
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- LITERATURE REVIEW weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment.
A literature review (3000 words) of work based on an agreed aspect of cognitive therapy with people with anxiety disorders
Addresses learning outcomes 1 to 3
Students will be assessed and required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of the following:
- Details of an appropriate search methodology
- Review of relevant theoretical models
- Review and critical appraisal of a range of relevant research
- Synthesis of the findings of the research that has been reviewed
- Identification of implications for clinical practice & for further research
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via structured written feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses and guidance for improvement.
A literature review (3000 words) of work based on an agreed aspect of cognitive therapy with people with anxiety disorders
Addresses learning outcomes 1 to 3
Students will be assessed and required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of the following:
- Details of an appropriate search methodology
- Review of relevant theoretical models
- Review and critical appraisal of a range of relevant research
- Synthesis of the findings of the research that has been reviewed
- Identification of implications for clinical practice & for further research
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via structured written feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses and guidance for improvement.
Module Indicative Content
- Phenomenology, diagnostic classification & epidemiological characteristics of anxiety disorders
- Assessment & formulation for CBT with anxiety disorders
- CBT for Specific Phobias
- CBT for Panic Disorder
- CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- CBT for PTSD
- CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- CBT for Health Anxiety
- Critical appraisal of research evidence - conducting literature reviews
- Theories & experimental studies of process with anxiety disorders
- Linking theory with practice - clinical trials & outcome studies of CBT with anxiety.
- Assessment & formulation for CBT with anxiety disorders
- CBT for Specific Phobias
- CBT for Panic Disorder
- CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- CBT for PTSD
- CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- CBT for Health Anxiety
- Critical appraisal of research evidence - conducting literature reviews
- Theories & experimental studies of process with anxiety disorders
- Linking theory with practice - clinical trials & outcome studies of CBT with anxiety.
Module Learning Strategies
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
- 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
Module Resources
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
Text books and learning materials as suggested
Opportunity to carry out CBT assessment and formulation with clients in a clinical setting
Module Texts
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
Mace, C., Moorey, S., Roberts, B. (2002) Evidence in Psychological Therapies: A critical guide for practitioners. Brunner Routledge
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
Tarrier, N. (1998) Treating Complex Cases: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Approach. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Wells, A. (1997) Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: A Practical Guide. J. Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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
Mace, C., Moorey, S., Roberts, B. (2002) Evidence in Psychological Therapies: A critical guide for practitioners. Brunner Routledge
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
Tarrier, N. (1998) Treating Complex Cases: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Approach. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Wells, A. (1997) Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: A Practical Guide. J. Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Entry requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy