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MPM5201
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Level | Postgraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
Organisational Unit | School of Psychology and Psychiatry |
Offered | Clayton First semester 2013 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2013 (Day) |
Coordinator(s) | A/Prof David Barton and Dr Scott Blair-West |
This unit is intended to give a brief introduction into the theoretical underpinnings of the main forms of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and provide a solid background in the practical applications of CBT in relation to common psychiatric disorders for which CBT is an appropriate treatment.
The introductory two seminars will cover the historical background of how CBT evolved, starting with the early work on classical and operant conditioning to the more sophisticated cognitive models and the integration of behavioural and cognitive approaches. The basic theories of personality and psychopathology as outlined in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy e.g. Albert Ellis, Behaviour Therapy e.g. Skinner, and Cognitive Therapy e.g. Beck will be discussed. General principles of CBT assessment and formulation will be covered.
Subsequent seminars will focus on the use of commonly used CBT techniques such as:
The seminars will be run in a workshop format to allow active involvement of students who will be expected to present and formulate cases according to CBT principles. These last four seminars will focus on applications of CBT in the management of four common psychiatric disorders - obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Clinical case presentation or role play exercise (40%) Case study and management plan 1500 words (60%)
Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance
3.5 hours attendance at seminars.