Module Descriptors
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY FOR COMPLEX MENTAL ILLNESS
PSYC70687
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kenneth Mcfadyen
Email: K.McFadyen@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 63
Independent Study Hours: 87
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- VIDEO TAPE 1 weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Computer with Internet Access
Text books and learning materials as suggested
Text books and learning materials as suggested
Module Texts
Chadwick, P. (2006). Person-Based Cognitive Therapy for Distressing Psychosis. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Hagen, R. Turkington D. (2011). CBT for Psychosis. A Symptom Based Approach. Hove: Routledge
Lam, D. (2010). Cognitive Therapy for Bi- Polar Disorder. A Therapists Guide to Concepts, Methods, and Practice. Second Edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Morrison, A., Renton J., Dunn H., Williams, C. & Bentall, R. (2004). Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis. A Formulation Based Approach. Hove: Routledge.
Hagen, R. Turkington D. (2011). CBT for Psychosis. A Symptom Based Approach. Hove: Routledge
Lam, D. (2010). Cognitive Therapy for Bi- Polar Disorder. A Therapists Guide to Concepts, Methods, and Practice. Second Edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Morrison, A., Renton J., Dunn H., Williams, C. & Bentall, R. (2004). Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis. A Formulation Based Approach. Hove: Routledge.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures - 31.5 - spread over nine half day sessions over an eight week period
Skills Workshops - 31.5 - spread over nine half day sessions over an eight week period
Skills Workshops - 31.5 - spread over nine half day sessions over an eight week period
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two summative assessments are required, both of which need to be passed:
¿ A case study presentation based on material from clinical experience (30 minutes). Addressing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4.
¿ Video recording of client session who was the subject of the case study and one 1000 word process report. Addressing learning outcome 5.
¿ A case study presentation based on material from clinical experience (30 minutes). Addressing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4.
¿ Video recording of client session who was the subject of the case study and one 1000 word process report. Addressing learning outcome 5.
Module Indicative Content
The main topics covered in this module are:
¿ Developing the required therapeutic and interpersonal style for work with people with complex mental illness
¿ Overcoming engagement difficulties with clients
¿ The impact of secondary mood/affect disturbances
¿ Use of standardised measures and the development of idiosyncratic measures
¿ Working with specific types of psychosis (Positive symptoms, Negative symptoms, Early onset psychosis and prodromal/at risk mental states; depression with psychotic features
¿ Formulation when encountering dual diagnosis
¿ Work with bipolar disorder with perceived/subjective gains
¿ Identification of appropriate targets for intervention based on individualised formulations
¿ Utilisation of current practice guidelines from the research literature to develop and deliver innovative and collaborative CBT interventions
¿ Adaptability in the face of difficulties
¿ The evidence base for CBT with people with complex mental illness
¿ Ethical considerations when conducting CBT with vulnerable people experiencing complex mental illness
¿ Developing the required therapeutic and interpersonal style for work with people with complex mental illness
¿ Overcoming engagement difficulties with clients
¿ The impact of secondary mood/affect disturbances
¿ Use of standardised measures and the development of idiosyncratic measures
¿ Working with specific types of psychosis (Positive symptoms, Negative symptoms, Early onset psychosis and prodromal/at risk mental states; depression with psychotic features
¿ Formulation when encountering dual diagnosis
¿ Work with bipolar disorder with perceived/subjective gains
¿ Identification of appropriate targets for intervention based on individualised formulations
¿ Utilisation of current practice guidelines from the research literature to develop and deliver innovative and collaborative CBT interventions
¿ Adaptability in the face of difficulties
¿ The evidence base for CBT with people with complex mental illness
¿ Ethical considerations when conducting CBT with vulnerable people experiencing complex mental illness
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Opportunity to carry out CBT assessment and formulation with clients in a clinical setting
A clinical supervisor who works according to a CBT framework
A clinical supervisor who works according to a CBT framework
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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 mental health disorders including psychosis (KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
3. Construct sophisticated and insightful maintenance and developmental CBT conceptualisations for complex mental health disorders including psychosis. (PROBLEM SOLVING)
4. Develop insightful and professional CBT specific intervention plans that are consistent with CBT conceptualisations (APPLICATION)
2. Demonstrate a systematic and sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the application of CBT principles for work with people with complex mental health disorders including psychosis (KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
3. Construct sophisticated and insightful maintenance and developmental CBT conceptualisations for complex mental health disorders including psychosis. (PROBLEM SOLVING)
4. Develop insightful and professional CBT specific intervention plans that are consistent with CBT conceptualisations (APPLICATION)