TS4S039 - Evidence Based Problem Specific Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy 2 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: TS4S039
Module Title: Evidence Based Problem Specific Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy 2
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Learning in Education
Module Leader: Taf Kunorubwe
Module Team: Jane Muston, Sarah Gilpin
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100254 - psychotherapy
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To enable students to critically understand the theory and research underpinning the current practice of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy relating to common presentations of depression and anxiety

To develop students’ knowledge and clinical skills required to treat common presentations of anxiety and depression using evidence-based formulation driven therapy in line with Roth and Pilling Treatment Protocols

Content Summary

This module content is based upon latest best practice and associated evidence base for Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy Theory, Principles and Practise for example the current 3 main core documents are:
BABCP Core Curriculum Layout 1 (babcp.com)
NHS England IAPT CBT HI Curriculum Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)
Roth and Pilling Competences Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy | UCL Psychology and Language Sciences - UCL – University College London
The above documents are influenced by the evolving evidence base in line with NICE guidance and content will be amended as new updates occur or new documents and guidance are published

A golden thread running through each aspect of this module content will be working with diversity
1. Specific Phobia
2. Social Anxiety Disorder
3. Health Anxiety
4. OCD
5. Body Dysmorphic Disorder
6. PTSD

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 18
Tutorial 1
Demonstration 5
Practical classes and workshops 18
Independent Study 75
Directed Study 76
Active/Simulation Based 7
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically understanding of the theory and research underpinning the current practice of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy relating to common presentations of depression and anxiety
LO2 Develop the knowledge and clinical skills required to treat depression and anxiety disorders using formulation and protocol driven Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy in line with latest evidence base and current guidance e.g. Roth and Pilling Competences

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Oral Assessment Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 Case study presentation 15 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 Combined case study with associated self-rated CTSR recording of a mid-stage therapy session 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 ✔ ✔
Case study 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Barlow, D. H. (Ed) (2002). Anxiety and its disorders: The nature and treatment of anxiety and panic (2nd Edition). New York: The Guilford Press

Beck, A. T. (1976) Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders London. Penguin Books

Beck, A. T. Rush, A. J. Shaw, B. F. & Emery, G. (1979) Cognitive therapy of depression. New York: Guilford Press

Beck, J. S. (2021). Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond. 3rd edition. New York: Guilford Press

Bennett-Levy, J. Butler G, Fennell, M., Hackman, A., Mueller, M. & Westbrook, D. (2004) Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy, New York. Oxford University Press.

Bruch, M. & Bond, M. (Eds) (2015). Beyond diagnosis: Case formulation approaches in CBT (2nd Edition). Chichester: John Wiley and Sons

Clark, D.M. & Fairburn, C.G. (Eds) (1997). Science and Practice of Cognitive behaviour therapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Dugas, M. J. & Robichaud, M. (2006) Cognitive-behavioral Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: From Science to Practice. New York, Routledge

Foa, E. B., Hembree, E. A., Rothbaum, B. A. & Rauch, S. (2019). Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD – Emotional processing of traumatic experiences: Therapist guide (2nd Edition). Oxford, Oxford University Press

Foa, E.B., Yadin, E. and Lichner, T. K. (2012). Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Therapist Guide (2nd Edition). Oxford, Oxford University Press

Hawton, K., Salkovskis, P. M., Kirk, J., & Clark, D. M. (1989). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychiatric Problems: A Practical Guide. Oxford University Press.

Kennerly, H. Kirk, J and Westbrook, D. (2017) An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications, London, Sage Publications Limited.

Martell, C. R., Dimijian, S., Herman-Dunn, R., (2010) Behavioral Activation for Depression. New York: Guilford

Morin, M & Espie, C. (2003) Insomnia: A Clinical Guide to Treatment. New York, Kluwer Academic/ Plenum Publishers

Moorey, S. & Lavender, A. (2019) The Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, London. Sage Publications Limited.

Padesky, C.A and Greenberger, D. (2020) The clinicians guide to CBT using MindOver Mood, New York, The Guilford Press.

Rachman, S. (2019) Anxiety (4th Edition). Hove: Psychology Press

Salkovskis, P.M. (Ed) (1996). Frontiers of cognitive therapy. London: The Guilford Press.

Veale, D. & Neziroglu, F. (2010). Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Treatment Manual. Chichester, Wiley and Sons Ltd

Wells, A. (1997) Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: A Practice Manual and Conceptual Guide, Chichester, John Wiley & Sons.

Willis, F. & Sanders, D. (2013) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Foundations for Practice, London, Sage Publications Limited.