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Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (PSYC90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Prof Kim Felmingham
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Overview
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This subject provides an opportunity for didactic, case-based 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, role plays and observation.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Develop knowledge in implementing evidence-based cognitive-behavioural treatments for specific psychological disorders, considering an individual’s cultural and socioeconomic context.
Skills
On completion of this subject students should demonstrate skills in:
- Critical evaluation of clinical research to inform the selection, tailoring and implementation of evidence-based cognitive behavioural treatments on the basis of an initial case formulation.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic systems, assessment and theory to inform case formulation and treatment planning for specific adult disorders.
- Apply knowledge to monitor client outcomes, identify barriers to treatment progress and modify interventions on the basis of an evolving case formulation and inter and intrapersonal changes.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written clinical case formulation
| Mid semester | 50% |
A written treatment plan
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kim Felmingham Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Prof Kim Felmingham
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