COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
PSY5COG
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject taught is based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapymodel (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 ofdisorders. This subject will provide an overview of cognitive and behavioural models of behaviour and psychological disorders, with a particular focus on case formulation and treatment planning based on the cognitive behavioural model. The subject will also focus on the development of skills relating to CBT, and review process issues in CBT interventions.
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. Construct and appraise case formulations based on cognitive and behavioural models.
- Activities:
- Participation in class, assignment 1 and exam
02. Assess the empirical base of CBT interventions including indications and contraindications.
- Activities:
- Participation in class and exam
03. Design CBT intervention plans with understanding of the role of specific CBT relational processes and appropriate therapist behaviour.
- Activities:
- Participation in class, assignment 2 and exam
04. Construct case formulations and intervention plans with account for cultural differences and client diversity.
- Activities:
- Participation in class, assignment 1 and exam
Melbourne, 2019, Week 08-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Chris Pepping
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 09 - 09
Two 8.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 20
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 20
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2 hour examination (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One case formulation assignment (1,500-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One behavioural experiment assignment (1,500-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |