Program Overview

Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

Module details

Module code

7CL513

Module level

Level 7

Module credits

20 credits

Next course date

September

Duration

5 months

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Module description

About this module

This module reviews and critiques the main sources of research within cognitive behavioural theory and practice in order to establish a firm basis from which you can develop your use of evidence and knowledge to inform practice in this and future modules.

Who is this course for

Health & Social Care Professionals specifically those working within a mental health field.

Course team

• Edith Moon
• Dr Michael Townend

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course you should be able to:

• Critically analyse, explore and describe cognitive behaviour theories and research evidence
• Produce a cogent conceptualisation of a common presenting difficulty
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver interventions that take into account personal strengths and background factors.
• Identify and critically evaluate the evidence base for the theory and practice of cognitive behaviour therapy

Additional information about your studies

Minimum numbers

Please note that this course is subject to minimum numbers in order to run.