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Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (PSYC90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/study/professional-masters-programs
- Email: http://www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/contact-us-0
Overview
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This subject provides an opportunity for didactic and experiential learning in cognitive-behavioural treatment models and techniques. Although the prime focus will be on cognitive-behavioural treatments for adult psychological disorders, attention will be paid to other treatment modalities (eg. pharmacological, psychosocial, etc.) where appropriate. Teaching may be composed of a combination of didactic input, class discussions, practical experience and observations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Understand the basic theoretical concepts and processes which underpin cognitive-behavioural therapeutic practice;
- Understand basic assessment, therapeutic approaches and techniques for working with clients presenting with psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic and personality disorders, intellectual disability and common relationship issues across the lifespan.
- Possess the knowledge base necessary to undertake on placement, under supervision, basic assessment and CBT;
- Possess skills in case formulation; and
- Possess a basis for understanding basic theoretical concepts, processes and techniques through the critical analysis of case material.
Generic skills
Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Improved analytic and information integration skills
Appreciation of the complex and multi-determined causality of problems experienced by individuals and groups across the lifespan.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in one of the following Psychology professional training programs, 527CL, 527CN, 080CL, 080CN or MC-PSYCHCS
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC approved psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Mid-semester written clinical case formulation of 1250 words (50%)
- An end-of-semester written treatment plan of 1250 words (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Carol Hulbert Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hours per week for 12 weeks per semester; plus for clinical students only attendance at two 6-hour clinical workshops Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/study/professional-masters-programs
- Email: http://www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/contact-us-0
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Wills, A (1997) Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: Practical Manual and Conceptual Guide Wiley
- Related Handbook entries
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Last updated: 3 November 2022