Module Descriptor
Title Module 1 - Principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Module Co-ordinator
Module Team
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Semester &
Mode of
Study
1 P/T
Dr Leeanne Nicklas
Code (if known)
Credit Rating
15
Dr Sean Harper, Melanie Sharp, Dr Leeanne Nicklas, Fiona Switzer
Massimo Tarsia, Eileen Riddoch
N/A
2-3,4
Prohibited
Combinations
Aims
To provide students with a critical understanding of the underpinning theories, principles and literature relating to core therapy and specific CBT therapy processes and to facilitate reflection on practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
L1 To use efficient search strategies and appraisal tools to systematically appraise evidence
Assessed in this module
A B C D
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L2 To review and critically appraise the literature associated with core therapy processes and specific
CBT techniques.
L3 Critically reflect on values, bases, underlying models, processes and skills and ethical issues arising from practice.
L4 Demonstrate awareness of the theory of critical reflection and its application.
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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 49 hours (7 teaching days/workshops)
Clinical supervision 6 hours
Direct patient contact 10 – 15 hours
Self directed learning 81-86 hours
Total hours 150
Learning experiences
Modified lectures, workshops, interactive peer discussions, role play, supervisory sessions, therapy sessions, maintenance of clinical log, self study.
Assessment Pattern
Formative essay (500 words) ‘Critically appraise the evidence for the specific effect of homework in
CBT.’
Essay (2,000 words) Weighting 100% L1, L2
‘Critically appraise the generic versus specific components of CBT and synthesise the evidence supporting the particular effect of CBT.
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Can this Module be Anonymously marked? Yes/ No If No please provide an explanation.
Content:
1. The components of and evidence for the core CBT model
2. An outline of the assessment structure and nature of CBT interventions
3. Therapeutic alliance: engaging, structuring, managing, concluding
4. Theoretical applications of the interpersonal skills for the engagement and maintenance of therapeutic relationships.
5. A background to t herapeutic processes: patients’ perspectives, assessment, communication.
6. The theory of case formulation and conceptualisation in CBT
7. The theory of reflection and its application within training.
8. Literature searching and accessing electronic sources of information.
9. Critically reviewing literature and synthesising the evidence.
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Main Texts Books
Hawton, K (1989). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychiatric Problems: A Practical Guide. Editor.
Oxford University Press.
Beck, A.T; Rush, A.J; Shaw, B.J; Emery,G. (1979) Cognitive Therapy of Depression Guilford
Press, New York
Persons, J.B. (1989) Cognitive Therapy in Practice Norton, New York
Stone,R; Drummond,L. (1991) The Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
Cambridge University Press
Beck, J. S. et al ( 1995) Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond Guilford Press
Roth, A; Fonagy, P. (2005) What works for whom? Guilford Press, New York
Articles General:
Roth, A.D. & Pilling, S. (2007). The competencies required to deliver effective cognitive and behavioural therapy for people with depression and anxiety disorders. London: DOH http://www.ucl.ac.uk/clinical-psychology/CORE/CBT_Competences/CBT_Competence_List.pdf
Scottish Government (2011) The Matrix: A Guide to Delivering Evidence-based Psychological
Therapies in Scotland. Accessed at http://nes.scot.nhs.uk/media/20137/Psychology%20Matrix%202013.pdf
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Therapeutic relationships
Duncan et al (2003). The Session Rating Scale: Preliminary Psychometric Prope rties of a “Working”
Alliance Measure. Journal of Brief Therapy, 3, 1, 3-12
Sexton, H. C., Hembre, K., & Kvarme, G. (1996). The interaction of the alliance and therapy microprocess: A sequential analysis. Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology,64, 471 –480
Formulation
Dudley R, Kuyken W in Johnstone L, Dallos R, (2006). Formulation in Psychology and
Psychotherapy. Making Sense of People’s Problems, Chapter 2, London, Routledge
Kuyken W, Padesky C A, Dudley R, (2009). Collaborative Case Conceptualization. New York,
Guilford Press.
Laidlaw K, Thompson LW, Gallagher-Thompson D, (2004). Comprehensive Conceptualization of
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy For Late Life Depression. Behaviour and Cognitive Psychotherapy
(32) p389-399.
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
Academic writing and reflective practice
Biggs, J. 2003. Teaching for Quality Learning at University. 2nd ed. Buckingham: SRHE and OU
Press
Johns, C. 2000. Becoming a Reflective Practitioner: A reflective and holistic approach to clinical nursing, practice development and clinical supervision. Oxford: Blackwell Science Ltd.
Yorks, L. and Marsick, V. 2000. Organizational Learning and Transformation. In Mezirow &
Associates. 2000. Learning as Transformation: Critical Perspectives on a Theory in Progress.
London: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Critical appraisal of the literature
Coughlan et al. 2007. Step by step guide to critiquing research, (part 1) BJN 16 (11) 658- 663.
PHRU (2005) Critical Appraisal Tools , Public Health Resource Unit, Oxford, www.phru.nhs.uk/casp/critical_appraisal_tools.htm
Institute for Excellence, London, www.scie.org.uk/publications/knowledgereviews/kr03-summary.pdf
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Other relevant details
Signed Dr. Leeanne Nicklas
Registry use only Date received
Date 12/03/14
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