EDF5060 · Cognitive behavioural therapies: Assessment and intervention

Overview

This unit provides you with an introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which is one of the most commonly used therapies in counselling and psychotherapy. CBT has sound research evidence of its effectiveness and can be applied to a wide range of presenting problems. You will gain knowledge and skills in CBT assessment, formulation, treatment planning and interventions. Additionally, you will be introduced to other cognitive therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). The strengths and limitations of CBT and these other cognitive therapies are critically examined. Throughout the unit, you will be given an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these therapies and learn practical clinical skills in applying them to help clients with their problems.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, theory, and models that underpin CBT
2. develop and apply skills necessary in CBT assessment and case formulation
3. design an evidence-based CBT treatment plan and interventions
4. demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and theory that underpin ACT
5. design an evidence-based formulation and intervention from an ACT perspective
6. identify the strengths and limitations of CBT and ACT
7. understand the key concepts and theory that underpin Motivational Interviewing.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Usually, you can expect to engage with: Clayton campus • 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study; OR • 36 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^ ^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode. Kaplan off-shore • 36 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via synchronous activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.