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SHE
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Module Descriptor
MODULE 4: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety and
Depression
Level M
Level 11
Semester &
Mode of
Study
Code (if
known)
Part Time
Credit Rating
15
Module Co-ordinator
Theresa Kelly
Module Team
Melanie Sharp, Prof. Andrew Gumley, Dr Rob Durham, Dr Andy
Summers, Dr Liz Drewett, Kevin Noon, Dr Leeanne Nicklas, Fiona Switzer
Modules 1-3
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Prohibited
Combinations
To provide students with an overview of the main CBT theories related to low intensity anxiety and
depression disorders and the application of CBT interventions appropriate to these disorders.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
L1
Engage with and critically assess the evidence base for the
use of CBT in low intensity anxiety and depression.
L2
L3
L4
L5
L6
Assessed in
this module
A B
C D
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Diagnose, assess and interpret anxiety and depression
disorders using standard diagnostic criteria and
psychometric measures in clinical practice.
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Drawing on evidence base, assess, plan and apply in
practice a CBT programme for mild anxiety and depression.
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Evaluate and critically reflect on CBT treatment for mild
anxiety and depression carried out within your practice.
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Critically reflect on therapeutic alliance throughout therapy.
Demonstrate application to therapy of learning gained
through supervision process.
A – Knowledge and Understanding
B – Intellectual Skills
C – Practical Skills
D – Transferable Skills
Learning Experiences
The module will engage the student in the following types of learning experiences:
6 direct teaching days
Tutorial
Clinical supervision
Case study write up
Background reading/self directed study
Tape rating and discussion
Direct therapy contact
Total
= 42 hours
= 7 hours
= 7 hours
= 25 hours
= 74-77
= 8 hours
= 12 – 15 hours
= 150 hours
Assessment Pattern
Audio recording of therapy session assessed by supervisor and two independent raters. Weighting
40% L3 L4 L5
Case study (3,000 words) Review the literature on CBT for anxiety or depression and apply theory
to develop a plan for therapy on a case treated in clinical practice. (Marked by two independent
raters). Weighting 30% L1 L3 L4 L6
Supervisors’ assessment. Weighting 30% L2 L3 L4 L5
Can this Module be Anonymously marked?
**Yes/No
explanation.
** Supervisors assessment is not anonymous by necessity.
Content
Models and theories in CBT for anxiety and depression
Models for guided self help for anxiety and depression and brief CBT.
Diagnostic classifications.
Therapeutic principles and alliance.
The structure, content and purpose of brief, low intensity CBT.
Communication strategies and skills
Principles of supervision.
If No please provide an
Main Texts
Reading about self-help
Gellatly JL, Bower PJ, Hennessy S, Richards DA, GilbodyS, Lovell K. (2007). What makes self help
interventions effective in the management of depressive symptoms? Meta analysis and meta
regression. Psychological Medicine, 37 (9), 1217-1228
Whitfield, G., Williams, CJ. If the evidence is so good why doesn’t anyone use them? Current uses
of computer-based self-help packages. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2004, 32:1, 5765.
Behavioural Activation
Kanter, J. Busch, A & Rusch, L. (2009). Behavioural Activation-CBT Distinctive Features series.
Routlege.
Kanter, J., Manos, R., Bowe, W. et al. (2010) What is behavioural activation? A review of the
empirical literature. Clinical psychology review. 30. 608-620.
Martell, C.R., Dimidjian, S., Herman-Dunn, R. (2010) Behavioural Activation: A Clinician’s Guide.
Guilford Press, New York
Mazzucchelli T, Kane R, and Rees C, (2009) Behavioural Activation Treatments for Depression in
Adults: A Meta-analysis and Review. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice. 16 (4) 383-411
Depression
Gilbert, P. (1997) Overcoming Depression: A self-help guide using Cognitive-Behavioural
Techniques Constable Robinson, London
Scott,J. (2001) Overcoming Mood Swings Constable Robinson, London
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (2010) Non-pharmaceutical management of depression
in adults A national clinical guideline. Available at: http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign114.pdf. Accessed
on 21st September 2012
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2009) Treatment and Management of
Depression in Adults. Available at: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG90 Accessed on 21st September
2012
Anxiety
Butler, G., Fennell, M., Hackmann, A., (2010) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders.
Mastering Clinical Challenges. The Guilford Press. New York.
Wells, A. (1999) Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders. A Practice Manual and Conceptual Guide.
John Wiley & Sons Ltd. England.
Panic Disorder
Barlow, D.H. and Craske M.G. (2007) Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Therapist Guide for
Anxiety, Panic, and Agoraphobia (4th edition) Oxford University Press Inc, USA
Salkovskis and Clark (1991) Cognitive therapy for panic disorder Journal of Cognitive
Psychotherapy 5 215-226
Social Phobia
Acarturk C et al., (2009) Psychological treatment of social anxiety disorder: a meta-analysis.
Psychological Medicine, 39, 241-254.
Morgan J. (2010) Autobiographical memory biases in social anxiety. Clinical Psychology Review, 30,
288-297.
Schultz LT & Heimberg RG (2008) Attentional focus in social anxiety disorder: Potential for
interacting processes. Clinical Psychology Review, 28, 1206-1221.
Specific Phobia
Butler, G. (1989) Phobic disorders pp97-128 in K. Hawton, P.M. Salkovskis, J. Kirk and D.M. Clark
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for psychiatric problems: A practical guide Oxford: OUP Craske, M.G.,
Antony, M. and Barlow D.H. (1997) Mastery of your specific phobia: Therapist Guide New York:
OUP
Other relevant details
Signed Dr. Leeanne Nicklas
Registry use only
Date 12/03/14
Date received