psy5cog cognitive behavioural therapy
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.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChris Pepping
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 08-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChris 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 |