Module Descriptors
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY WITH DEPRESSION
PSYC70670
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Charlotte Mackintosh
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 70
Independent Study Hours: 80
Total Learning Hours: 150
Sites
- Off Campus
Assessment
- CASE STUDY ASSESSMENT (4000 WORDS) weighted at 50%
- VIDEO RECORDING & 1000 WORD PROCESS CASE REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A case study assessment based on material from clinical experience (4000 words) - 50% weighted
This assignment assesses knowledge of cognitive behavioural theory and the ability to conceptualise a case of depression according to a proscribed formulation model. Addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3.
An video recording of a client session who has depression and was the subject in the depression case study assessment, and a 1000 word process case report. – 50% weighted
This assignment assesses CBT practice and is marked against industry standard recognised measures. Addresses learning outcome 4.
Both assessments need to be passed to pass the module.
This assignment assesses knowledge of cognitive behavioural theory and the ability to conceptualise a case of depression according to a proscribed formulation model. Addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3.
An video recording of a client session who has depression and was the subject in the depression case study assessment, and a 1000 word process case report. – 50% weighted
This assignment assesses CBT practice and is marked against industry standard recognised measures. Addresses learning outcome 4.
Both assessments need to be passed to pass the module.
Module Learning Strategies
There will be ten full day teaching sessions during which the following strategies will be used
• Didactic teaching – 28 hours
• Review of therapy videos – to provide examples of the application of different approaches – 21 hours
• Seminar presentations – participants will prepare for and lead seminars on topics of relevance to the learning outcomes of the module – 21 hours
• Didactic teaching – 28 hours
• Review of therapy videos – to provide examples of the application of different approaches – 21 hours
• Seminar presentations – participants will prepare for and lead seminars on topics of relevance to the learning outcomes of the module – 21 hours
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Entry requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Module Texts
Grant, A., Mills, J., Mulhern,R. & Short, N.(2010). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Mental Health Care. London: Sage.
Harvey, A., Watkins, E. & Mansell, W. (2004). Cognitive Behavioural Processes Across Psychological Disorders. Oxford: OUP
Persons, J.B., Davidson, J. & Tompkins, M.A. (2013). Essential Components of CBT for Depression. Washington: American Psychiatric Association.
Whisman, M.A. (2008). Adapting CBT for Depression. Managing Complexity and Comorbidity. New York: Guilford Press.
Harvey, A., Watkins, E. & Mansell, W. (2004). Cognitive Behavioural Processes Across Psychological Disorders. Oxford: OUP
Persons, J.B., Davidson, J. & Tompkins, M.A. (2013). Essential Components of CBT for Depression. Washington: American Psychiatric Association.
Whisman, M.A. (2008). Adapting CBT for Depression. Managing Complexity and Comorbidity. New York: Guilford Press.
Module Resources
Computer with Internet Access
Text books and learning materials as suggested
Opportunity to carry out supervised CBT assessment and formulation intervention with clients in a clinical setting
A clinical supervisor who is BABCP accredited.
Text books and learning materials as suggested
Opportunity to carry out supervised CBT assessment and formulation intervention with clients in a clinical setting
A clinical supervisor who is BABCP accredited.
Module Indicative Content
• Phenomenology, diagnostic classification and 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 and formulation of CBT with depression including specific associated problems
• Risk assessment and 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 and outcome studies of CBT with 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 and formulation of CBT with depression including specific associated problems
• Risk assessment and 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 and outcome studies of CBT with depression
.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of CBT for depression. (SU: Knowledge & Understanding)
2) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical and research evidence for cognitive behavioural models and an ability to systematically evaluate the evidence. (SU: Enquiry)
3) Develop CBT specific intervention plans that are consistent with CBT conceptualisations (SU: Application)
4) Practice CBT with people with depression systematically, creatively and with the intention of a positive clinical outcome (SU: Application)
2) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical and research evidence for cognitive behavioural models and an ability to systematically evaluate the evidence. (SU: Enquiry)
3) Develop CBT specific intervention plans that are consistent with CBT conceptualisations (SU: Application)
4) Practice CBT with people with depression systematically, creatively and with the intention of a positive clinical outcome (SU: Application)
Web Descriptor
• Phenomenology, diagnostic classification and 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 and formulation of CBT with depression including specific associated problems
• Risk assessment and 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 and outcome studies of CBT with 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 and formulation of CBT with depression including specific associated problems
• Risk assessment and 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 and outcome studies of CBT with depression
.