COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
PSY5COG
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject taught is based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy model (CBT). CBT is a relatively short term intervention aimed at solving current problems through the evaluations of unhelpful thinking and behaviours. CBT has been shown to have considerable empirical effectiveness for a range of disorders.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Chris Pepping
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate CBT and construct and appraise case formulations
- Activities:
- Participate inclass, assignment 1 and exam
02. Assess empirical base of CBT interventions including indications and contraindications
- Activities:
- CBT intervention reviews and assignment 2
03. Evaluate the role of specific CBT relational processes, choose appropriate therapist behaviour for facilitation and design a CBT intervention plan
- Activities:
- Participation in sessions, assignment 2 and exam
Melbourne, 2017, Week 08-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Chris Pepping
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 10
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 08 - 09
One 8.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 13 - 18
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 13 - 18
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2 hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 1,500 word case formulation assignment | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 1,500 word Behavioural experiment assignment | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |