Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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This subject is designed to integrate with the second and later year placements. The component provides an opportunity for didactic and experiential learning in cognitive-behavioural treatment 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 student presentations, didactic input, class discussions, practical experience and observations.

On completion of this subject, students should:

1. Understand the basic theoretical concepts and processes which underpin cognitive-behavioual therapeutic practice;
2. Understand basic assessment, therapeutic approaches and techniques for working with clients presenting with psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic and personality disorders and common relationship issues across the lifespan.
3. Possess the knowledge base necessary to undertake on placement, under supervision, basic assessment and CBT;
4. Possess skills in case formulation; and
5. Possess a basis for understanding basic theoretical concepts, processes and techniques through the critical analysis of case material.

Mid-semester written clinical case formulation of 1250 words (50%)

An end-of-semester written treatment plan of 1250 words (50%)

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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.