This module provides learning in professional, clinical and therapeutic competences required as a CBT Practitioner in line with BABCP minimum training standards (MTS) and the BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. The module develops knowledge and understanding of professional standards, processes and frameworks used by CBT Practitioners in assessment of competence and professional development. Written communication skills are developed for clinical record-keeping, report writing and sharing of information with multi-disciplinary teams. The module develops skills in using competency measures and reflective practice. Weekly group clinical supervision develops skills in effective engagement in reflective practice.

The scientist-practitioner approach of CBT professionals is learned through enquiry and analysis in conducting empirically grounded interventions in clinical practice. The module provides experiential learning in self-practice/self-reflection through the application of CBT in our own lives and consideration of values, culture and working with difference as a CBT Practitioner.

Learning on this module will be synchronous via interactive weekly lectures, group supervision seminars, assignment workshops, academic mentoring sessions and directed problem-based learning. As well as formal classroom-based and online learning, you will attend weekly group supervision where tutor observation of CBT treatment intervention skills and feedback on your approaches is facilitated by a tutor who is a BABCP Accredited Practitioner. (150 hours)

In addition to this you will have 3.5 hours per week self-directed study time on placement. You will engage in asynchronous learning, to consolidate and build upon your learning from the taught sessions and to prepare for assessments. This will involve tasks such as reading key texts and journal articles, work based self-assessments, self-reflection on skills development, shadowing/observation, role play/practice with peers/supervisors and self-practice of interventions with reflection (i.e. applying techniques to issues from own life). (250 hours)

1. Demonstrate engagement in supervision to effectively develop clinical skills and application of CBT theory to clinical practice. Enquiry; Reflection; Communication; Problem Solving; Application

2. Effectively communicate clinical outcomes to referrers, clients and members of multidisciplinary teams. Communication; Reflection

3. Demonstrate skills of enquiry as “scientist practitioners” through knowledge, understanding and critical analysis of CBT empirical research for inclusive CBT practice with consideration of values, culture and working with difference. Learning; Knowledge & Understanding; Enquiry; Analysis; Problem Solving; Reflection

4. Demonstrate competence in skills in inclusive CBT treatment intervention, with consideration of values, culture and working with difference. Application; Reflection;

Students will require personal IT facilities for learning

Students will require a verified clinical placement with access to work as a trainee with adult service users experiencing common mental health problems

Students will require weekly access to a clinical supervisor in the workplace, who is a BABCP Accredited Practitioner, offering individual supervision

Students are required to gain BABCP Student Membership at the start of this module.

University library has a range of learning and teaching texts and journals, including an online reading list.

Content session resources are updated on a weekly basis, via Blackboard site.

Bennett-Levy, J., Thwaites, R., Haarhoff, B., & Perry, H. (2015). Experiencing CBT from the inside out: A self-practice/self-reflection workbook for therapists. Guilford Press.

Haarhoff, B., & Thwaites, R. (Eds.) (2016). Reflection in CBT. Sage.

Milne, D. (2008). Discovering CBT supervision. Wiley, Blackwell.

Whittington, A., & Grey, N. (Eds.) (2014). How to become a more effective CBT therapist: Mastering metacompetence in clinical practice. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Meet requirements for eligibility according to BABCP Minimum Training Standards criteria: Core Profession or KSA Portfolio
Pass Academic Screening
Verified clinical placement for duration of training period

In this module you will learn the professional, clinical and therapeutic competences required as a CBT Practitioner in line with BABCP minimum training standards (MTS) and the BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. You will develop knowledge and understanding of professional standards, processes and frameworks used by CBT Practitioners in assessment of competence and professional development. You will develop skills in using competency measures and reflective practice. You will engage in weekly group clinical supervision in this module to effectively work with clients in clinical practice.

You will learn the CBT scientist-practitioner approach through enquiry and analysis of using empirically grounded interventions in your clinical practice. The module provides experiential learning in self-practice/self-reflection through the application of CBT in our own lives and consideration of values, culture and working with difference as a CBT Practitioner.

Students will be required to complete 2 summative assessments.

1) Verbally presented case study 30 minutes, based on material from an evidenced treatment case in clinical practice (either closely or non-closely supervised), demonstrating knowledge of key principles of CBT treatment intervention and CBT treatment processes for inclusive practice with consideration of values, culture and working with difference.

2) A 60-minute clinical recording demonstrating skills in the application of CBT treatment. A self-rated CTS-R report must be submitted with the clinical recording.

Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

3) A clinical portfolio containing: to evidence BABCP requirements.

This assessment is pass/refer only.

Students are required to pass all elements of assessment in order to pass the module.