MODULE 7: Advanced CBT for Depression



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Module Descriptor

|Title |MODULE 7: Advanced CBT for Depression |Code (if known) |

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|Level |11 (SCQF)Masters |Semester & Mode of |Part Time |Credit Rating |

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|Module Co-ordinator |Dr Sean Harper |

|Module Team |Dr Sean Harper, Dr Judith Halford |

|Pre-requisites |1/2/3/4/5/6 |

|Co-requisites |Modules 1-6, & 8 |

|Prohibited Combinations | |

|Aims |

|To provide students with a critical understanding of the main CBT theories related to major depression and CBT interventions appropriate to this |

|disorder. |

|Learning Outcomes |Assessed in this module |A |B |C |D |

|On successful completion of the module the student will be able to: | | | | | |

|L1 |Assess, diagnose and interpret depressive disorders using a range of diagnostic | | | | | |

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|L2 |Critically examine and apply appropriate CBT models/techniques to a range of depressive | | | | | |

| |disorders. | |√ |√ |√ |√ |

|L3 |Critically reflect on therapeutic alliance throughout therapy | | | | | |

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|L4 |Assess and monitor suicidal thoughts and associated risk and apply cognitive techniques | | | | | |

| |to detect indicators of increased suicidal intent where appropriate. | |√ |√ |√ |√ |

A – Knowledge and Understanding

B – Intellectual Skills

C – Practical Skills

D – Transferable Skills

|Learning Experiences |

|The module will engage the student in the following types of learning experiences: |

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|4 x days’ teaching = 28 hours |

|1 x tutorial = 7 hours |

|Clinical supervision = 7 hours |

|Direct therapy contact = 12 – 15 hours |

|Self-directed study = 93 hours |

|TOTAL = 150 HOURS |

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|Assessment Pattern |

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|Case Study (3000 words): Critical Reflection on a high intensity case of depression treated in clinical practice.(Marked by two independent raters) |

|Weighting 30% |

|Audio Recording of therapy session (Assessed by two independent raters). Weighting 40% |

|Supervisor assessment. Weighting 30% |

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|All elements must be passed to be successful |

|Can this Module be Anonymously marked? Yes/No If No please provide an explanation. |

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|Yes, apart from supervisor’s assessment which is not anonymous by necessity. |

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|Content |

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|Main theories and CBT models of therapy for major depression including guided discovery and behavioural Activation |

|Diagnostic classifications |

|Management of suicidal thoughts and risk |

|Clinical judgement in prioritising treatment |

|Principles of supervision |

|Communication strategies and skills |

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|Main Texts |

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|Depression |

|Blackburn, I; Davidson K. (1995) Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Blackwell |

|Segal, Z.V et al (2002) Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy for Depression Guilford Press |

|Beck A.T., Rush A.J., Shaw B.F., Emery, G. (1979) Cognitive Therapy of Depression. New York: Guilford Press |

|Beck J.S. (1995) Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond. New York: Guilford Press |

|Jacobson N.S.et al. (2001) Behavioural activation treatment for depression Clinical Psychology Science and Practice 8 255-270 |

|Lejuez, C.W., et al.(2001) A brief behavioural activation treatment for depression: Treatment manual Behavior Modification 25 255-286 |

|Martell C.R. et al. (2001) Depression in context: strategies for guided action New York: Norton |

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|Other relevant details |

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|Signed Dr. Sean Harper |Date 2/4/09 |

|Registry use only |Date received |

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