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Module overview

This module is designed for people relatively new to CBT, who are seeking to develop their CBT informed clinical practice. The course is aimed at clinicians working in mental health.

The aim of this module is to give you a basic understanding of the principles of CBT assessment, formulation and change methods. The module focuses on generic therapeutic and basic competencies, as well as specific behavioural and cognitive therapy techniques.

You will apply these skills in supervised practice.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching and learning methods include lectures and workshops, which incorporate demonstrations, role-play, experiential learning and small group work. In addition, private study and assigned reading forms an important source of knowledge and understanding. We use a range of teaching and learning methods, and recognise that students have different preferred learning styles.

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	50
Independent Study	150
Total study time	200

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Beck, A.T., Rush, A.J., Shaw, B.F. & Emery, G. (1979). Cognitive therapy for depression. New York City: Guildford Press.

Leahy, R.L. (2003). Cognitive Therapy Techniques: A Practitioner’s Guide. New York: Guilford Press.

Kennerly, H., Kirk, J. & Westbrook, D. (2017). An introduction to cognitive behaviour therapy: Skills and applications. London: Sage.

Leahy, R.L. (2006). Contemporary Cognitive Therapy: Theory, Research and Practice. New York: Guilford Press.

Bennett-Levy, J., Butler, G., Fennell, M. & Hackmann, A. (2004). Oxford guide to behavioural experiments in cognitive therapy.. Oxford: OUP.

Greenburger, D. & Padesky, C. (1995). Mind over mood.. New York City: Guilford Press.

Beck, J.S. (1995). Cognitive therapy: Basics and beyond. New York City: Guilford Press.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Knowledge and skills will be assessed using experiential work and a critical review assignment. University assessors are responsible for marking all summative assessments. University assessors include academic members of the CBT team as well as CBT practitioners who have been approved by the University.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal

Introduction to CBT Informed Clinical Practice