This unit (APC7003) builds on work completed in Interventions 1 by further developing students' skills in the assessment, formulation, and treatment of adult and childhood disorders using cognitive and behavioural therapies. The unit furthers student competencies in the VU dual-stream training model. Learning will focus on the application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to a range of client problems and disorders, meta-competencies in CBT, and application of CBT to severe mental health disorders including psychosis.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
APC7003
Prerequisites
APC6091 - Interventions 1 - Introduction to CBT
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Conceptualise, plan and implement a course of treatment based on a CBT framework; | ||
| 2. | Critically reflect on, contextualise, and apply manualised CBT techniques to a client's individual requirements; | ||
| 3. | Review, contextualise, and apply CBT to severe and/or complex presentations in child and adult clients; | ||
| 4. | Exhibit clinical competencies in regard to provision of CBT interventions. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Case Formulation (1500 words) | 25% |
| Assignment | a) Treatment Plan and Intervention (2000 words) (30%) b) Peer feedback on treatment plan (1000 words) (20%) | 50% |
| Assignment | Demonstration of and written reflection on video recorded CBT intervention (1000 words). | 25% |
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