Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

This subject is not offered in 2013.

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This unit is intended to give a brief introduction into the theoretical underpinnings of the main forms of 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.

• To describe the empirical foundations of CBT approaches the theories of personality and psychopathology according to the major CBT approaches
• Have the skills to be confident in the assessment, formulation and management of common psychiatric disorders according to CBT principles
• To recognise the common psychiatric disorders for which CBT is an appropriate management strategy
• To recognise the limitations of CBT
• To compare CBT with other forms of psychotherapy and choose the most appropriate form of therapy for patients

• A 1,500 word case study with a brief formulation and management plan, due approximately one month after subject end date (60%)
• A 10 minute oral presentation of a clinical case or a role play exercise which has been prepared in advance, presented in class at a date arranged with the Subject Coordinator (40%)

• Hawton K, Salkovskis PM, Kirk J, Clark DM (eds) (1992), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychiatric Problems: A Practical Guide, Oxford University Press
• Andrews G, Creamer M, Crino R, Hunt C, Lampe L and Page A. The Treatment of Anxiety Disorders – Clinician Guides and Patient Manuals, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2003
• Barlow DH and Cerny JA. Psychological Treatment of Panic, The Guilford Press, 1988
• Hawton K et al. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Psychiatric Problems – a Practical Guide, 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, 2002
• Leahy RL. Cognitive Therapy Techniques, The Guilford Press, 2003

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.