module specification

The module introduces students to core areas of psychological knowledge and models relevant to cognitive behavioural therapy practice. It provides students with a broad based theoretical and philosophical introduction to the field of cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as a framework that supports the development of their identities as applied professionals working in mental and physical health.  The module promotes development of core cognitive and intellectual skills that underpin the ability to translate cognitive behavioural theory into practice.  It also provides a foundation for more advanced study and practice, as well as integrating approaches into other core modules within the course.

Module aims:
• To provide students with good theoretical and philosophical knowledge on the practice and application of cognitive behavioural therapy
• To provide students with a good understanding of research relevant to cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
• To provide an introduction to the core skills on assessment, formulation and treating planning used in cognitive behavioural therapy.
• To provide students with knowledge around common psychological problems requiring cognitive behavioural therapy in practice. 
• To provide students with the skills to conceptualise their practice within cognitive behavioural therapy theory and present this to an audience

• The origins and philosophical background to cognitive behavioural therapy
• Psychological and research knowledge relevant to cognitive behavioural therapy practice
• Common psychological problems and trends in service provision
• Presenting cognitive behavioural therapy application and ideas
• Core principles of assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation
• The application of cognitive behavioural therapy techniques from assessment through to evaluation

Learning Outcomes LO 1 - 4

The module’s learning and teaching strategy incorporates a variety of methods that help students achieve the learning outcomes. Formal lectures, supplementary reading and Weblearn resources develop CBT knowledge and understanding; in-class discussion promotes student-led critical evaluation; and problem-based exercises hone intellectual skills in case formulation and treatment planning.  22% of learning is acquired through taught sessions with the remainder spread between literature searches, background reading and evaluation, and reflection of clinical practice.

Reflection on individual learning and future development is a component of the module’s assessment. Further reflective practice is a requirement across the module through acquirements of new skills as well as reflective log of activity, and use of the CTS-R measure of CBT skills. Face-to-face, print and online resources are used to deliver learning.

On successful completion of this module students will:

1. Have a critical understanding of the philosophical and theoretical basis of cognitive behavioural therapy

2. Have an awareness of a range of cognitive behavioural therapy techniques; and be able to critically reflect on and evaluate these from a practitioner perspective

3. Have a critical understanding of advanced principles of assessment, formulation and treatment planning, and be able to translate this effectively into practice, using a cognitive-behavioural model

4. Be able to demonstrate presentation skills on common clinical issues based on cognitive behavioural therapy theory and practice

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