CYP IAPT Therapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Practice or Parent Training modalities) PG Dip drafted

Program Overview

This postgraduate diploma program in CYP IAPT Therapy equips students with core therapeutic skills and evidence-based practices in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Practice, or Parent Training. It emphasizes accessibility, accountability, and participation in mental health interventions for children and young people, preparing graduates for careers in the field of mental health and wellbeing.

Program Outline

CYP IAPT Therapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Practice or Parent Training modalities) PG Dip

Degree Overview:

This program is an initiative by the Department of Health, aiming to increase access to evidence-based mental health interventions for children and young people. The program focuses on teaching core therapeutic skills alongside key CYP-IAPT principles, including evidence-based practice, participation, accessibility, accountability, and awareness. It then allows students to specialize in an evidence-based therapy. This program is offered jointly with UCL, and at KCL, it offers specialization in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Parent Training, and Systemic Family Practice.

Outline:

Modules:

• Module 1 (60 credits): CYP IAPT model and core skills
• Module 2 (30 credits): CBT for anxiety in children and adolescents (CBT pathway)
• Module 3 (30 credits): CBT for depression in children and adolescents (CBT pathway)
• Module 4 (60 credits): Parent training for conduct problems (Parent Training pathway)
• Module 5 (60 credits): Systemic family practice: Basic skills (Systemic Family Practice pathway)
• Module 6 (60 credits): Systemic family practice: Eating disorders (Systemic Family Practice pathway)
• Module 7 (30 credits): Systemic family practice: Conduct disorders (Systemic Family Practice pathway)
• Module 8 (30 credits): Systemic family practice: Depression and self-harm (Systemic Family Practice pathway)

Structure:

• The program is full-time and delivered on campus.
• Students attend lectures, clinical skills workshops, and small video feedback tutor groups at university.
• They also practice clinically under supervision at their site.
• The program consists of 24 academic weeks.
• Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods include:
• Lectures
• Seminars/tutorials
• Self-directed study
• Clinical work
• Video sessions
• Case reports
• Service projects
• Presentation skills
• Workshop delivery skills

Teaching:

• The program uses a mix of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Clinical skills workshops/tutorials
• Online activities
• Individual video feedback from tutors
• Clinical supervision at students' sites

Careers:

• Graduates frequently continue in the field of mental health and wellbeing.
• It is a joint initiative between King's College London and UCL.
• They also learn how to evaluate the success of the interventions in a way that is meaningful for children, young people, and their families.
• The program is capped due to educational requirements.
• Students are expected to be able to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.
• They should also have experience working with children/young people in a mental health setting.

Tuition Fees UK: Full time: Fees are paid by NHS England Part time: N/A International: Full time: N/A Part time: N/A Deposit