Title
Module Descriptor
Modules 2 – 3 - Application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Code (if
known)
Leve
l
11
(SCQF)Master
s
Module Co-ordinator
Semester &
1 P/T
Mode of
Study
Dr Leeanne Nicklas
Module Team
Dr Sean Harper, Melanie Sharp, Dr Leeanne Nicklas, Fiona Switzer,
Theresa Kelly, Catriona Kent, Stephen Anderson
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Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Prohibited
Combinations
Aims
Credit Rating
30
To provide students with a critical understanding of the underpinning principles and skills relating to
core therapy and specific CBT therapy and their application.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
Critically appraise selected concepts, theories and
L1
models of mental health and wellbeing associated with
therapeutic contexts.
L2
L3
L4
L5
L6
Assessed in
this module
A B
C D
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Develop critical understanding of CBT processes and
apply these under supervision
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Develop critical understanding of specific therapeutic
skills and apply these under supervision
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Formulate and deliver CBT treatment plans in therapy
sessions
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Participate effectively in clinical supervision: appraise
and utilise constructive feedback in therapy sessions
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Critically reflect on their own clinical practice applying
standardised measures of competence in CBT.
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A – Knowledge and Understanding
B – Intellectual Skills
C – Practical Skills
D – Transferable Skills
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Learning Experiences
The module will engage the student in the following types of learning experiences:
Time allocation
Direct teaching contact
Direct tutorial contact
Tape rating and discussion
Reflective essay write up
Clinical supervision
Direct patient contact
Self directed learning
Total hours
28 hours (4 workshops)
14 hours
8 hours
20 hours
14 hours
28 – 33 hours
183-188 hours
300
Learning experiences
Modified lectures, workshops, role play, supervisory sessions, therapy sessions, reflective practice,
maintenance of clinical log, self study.
Assessment Pattern
1. Audio-recorded therapy session. (Marked by two independent raters). Pass/Fail L2, L3,L4
2. Supervisor assessment. Pass/Fail L2, L3, L4, L5, L6
3. Reflective essay on clinical practice including self-assessed audio recorded therapy session.
(2000 words) Weighting 100% L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6
Can this Module be Anonymously marked?
explanation.
**apart from supervision.
**Yes/No
If No please provide an
Content:
1. The assessment structure and nature of CBT interventions
2. Therapeutic alliance: engaging, structuring, managing, concluding
3. The interpersonal skills for the engagement and maintenance of therapeutic relationships.
4. Therapeutic processes: patients’ perspectives, assessment, communication.
5. Case formulation and conceptualization in CBT
6. Cognitive behavioural techniques applied in therapy: therapeutic skills: exposure, relaxation,
problem solving, role play, behavioural experiments, guided discovery, Socratic questioning,
elicitation skills, imagery techniques, homework planning.
7. Reflection in practice and reflection on practice, supported by supervision, assessment and self
ratings.
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Main Texts
General:
Clark, D.A. & Beck, A.T. (2011). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders: science and practice.
Guilford Press: New York.
Greenberger, D., Padesky, C. (1995). Mind over Mood: Cognitive Treatment Therapy manual for
clients. Guildford Press.
Wells, A. (1997). Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: A practice manual and conceptual guide.
Wiley: Chichester, England.
Williams, C. (2006) Overcoming Depression and low mood: A Five Areas Approach London: Hodder
Arnold.
Williams, C. (2003) Overcoming Anxiety: a Five areas approach. London: Hodder Arnold.
Principles of Cognitive Therapy 1 and 2:
Freeman et al (2004)Clinical Applications of Cognitive Therapy, 2nd edition. Kluwer Academic
Plenum Publishers.
Gilbert Paul, (2000) Overcoming Depression. Robinson Press.
Hawton, Salkovskis et al, (1999) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychiatric Problems. Oxford
Medical Publications.
Butler and Hope (1995) Manage your Mind. Oxford University Press.
Five Areas Model
Williams, C. & Garland, A. (2002) A Cognitive Behavioural therapy assessment model for use in
everyday clinical practice Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, vol. 8, pp. 172-179.
Wright, B., Williams, C, Garland, A. (2002). Using the Five Areas cognitive-behavioural therapy
model with psychiatric patients. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 8, 307-315.
Ekers, D. Preston, J. (2006). Depression Case Management in a Stepped Care System. Progress in
Neurology and Psychiatry, volume 10, issue 7, 31-36.
Five Areas Research
Whitfield, G., Williams, C. J., Shapiro, D. (2001). An evaluation of a self-help room in a general adult
psychiatry service. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 29, 3, 333-343.
Bara-Carril, N., Williams, CJ. Pombo-Carril, MG., Reid, Y., Murray, K., Aubin, S., Harkin, PJR.,
Treasure, J., Schmidt, U. (2004) A Preliminary Investigation into the Feasibility and Efficacy of a
CD-ROM Based Cognitive-Behavioural Self-Help Intervention for Bulimia Nervosa. International
Journal of Eating Disorders, 35: 538–548.
Whitfield, G, Hinshelwood, R, Pashley, A., Campsie, L, Williams C. The impact of a novel
computerised CBT CDRom (Overcoming Depression) offered to patients referred to clinical
psychology. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2006, 34, 1-11.
Websites
www.livinglifetothefull.com Patient/client site
www.fiveareas.com Practitioner site
www.getselfhelp.co.uk patient/practitioner site
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk patient/practitioner site
www.glasgowspcmh.org.uk – practitioner site with audio relaxation downloads in English, Urdu and
Polish
www.stepsforstress.org – patient site with quizzes, relaxation and information
www.psychologytools.org – practitioner resource site
www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk – a gateway to evidence based information
Other relevant details
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Signed
Dr. Leeanne Nicklas
Date 12/03/14
Registry use only
Date received
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