Computer with Internet Access
Text books and learning materials as suggested

Chigwedere, C., Tone, Y., Fitzmorris, B. & McDonough, M. (2012). Overcoming Obstacles in CBT. London: Sage.

Clark, D. & Beck, A.T. (2010). Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders. New York: Guildford Press.

Gilbert, P. (2009). Overcoming Depression. London: Constable & Robinson.

Lectures - 31.5 hours spread over nine half day sessions over an eight week period
Skills Workshops - 31.5 hours spread over nine half day sessions over an eight week period

There are two methods of summative assessment, both need to be passed:
¿ Case study based on material from clinical experience incorporating an extended literature review (3000 words). Addressing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
¿ Video recording of client session who was the subject of the case study and 1000 word process report. Addressing learning outcome 5.

The following topics are covered over the course of the module:
¿ Developing the required therapeutic and interpersonal style for work with people with complex depression and anxiety
¿ Overcoming engagement difficulties with clients
¿ The use of standardised measures and the development of idiosyncratic measures
¿ Formulation when working with clients with co-morbid diagnoses
¿ Working with clients with personality disorders; Body Dysmorphic Disorder; Bulimia Nervosa; Complex reactions to trauma
¿ Ethical considerations when conducting CBT with vulnerable people experiencing complex depression and anxiety
¿ The evidence base for CBT with complex depression and anxiety
¿ Problem solving strategies to identify and address potential barriers to therapeutic change
¿ Utilization of current practice guidelines from the research literature to develop and deliver innovative and collaborative CBT interventions
¿ Identification of appropriate targets for intervention based on individualised formulations

Opportunity to carry out CBT assessment and formulation with clients in a clinical setting

A clinical supervisor who works according to a CBT framework and is BABCP accredited

1. Demonstrate an ability to deal with complex ethical and clinical issues that arise in CBT practice (PROBLEM SOLVING)

2. Demonstrate a systematic and sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the application of CBT principles for work with people with complex depression and anxiety (KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)

3. Construct sophisticated and insightful maintenance and developmental CBT conceptualisations for complex depression and anxiety (PROBLEM SOLVING)

4. Develop insightful and professional CBT specific intervention plans that are consistent with CBT conceptualisations (APPLICATION)

5. Systematically and creatively practice CBT with people with complex depression and anxiety to produce positive clinical outcomes (APPLICATION)