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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
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Contact information
Semester 1
Prof Kim Felmingham
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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Develop knowledge in implementing evidence-based cognitive-behavioural treatments for specific psychological disorders, considering an individual's cultural and socioeconomic context.
Skills
- 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
- 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- 527CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- 527CN Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
- 080CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
- 080CN Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
- MC-PROPSYC Master of Professional Psychology
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written clinical case formulation
| Mid semester | 50% |
A written treatment plan
| End of semester | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement of at least 80% attendance at all coursework and seminar activities associated with this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Prof Kim Felmingham
Time commitment details
85 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024