Principles and Practice of Cognitive Behaviour

Unit code: APH4061 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Prerequisites
APT5035 - Theories and Techniques of Counselling (applicable for AMPE, AGPD students ONLY); or
APT5037 - Child and Adolescent: Theories and Techniques of Counselling (applicable for AMPE, AGPD students ONLY)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
Enquire

Overview

This unit of study develops students' knowledge base and conceptual abilities in the principles and practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). The unit includes curriculum related to the fundamental theory of CBT, how it is used in the formulation of understanding psychological problems, and treatment techniques and interventions using this approach.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Appraise the principles that underpin CBT;
  2. Conceptualise client issues from a CBT perspective;
  3. Justify and apply CBT intervention skills;
  4. Identify and critique a range of professional literature that examines CBT practices.
  5. Critically review the application of CBT in a counselling role play

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Reflection on recorded CBT intervention.
Assessment type: Literature Review
|
Grade: 40%
Review of professional literature that examines CBT intervention relevant to provided case study (1000 words)
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 40%
Practical assignment: Recorded session of CBT intervention.

Required reading

Learning cognitive behaviour therapy: An illustrated guide
Wright, J.H., Brown, G.K., Thase, M.E., & Ramirez Basco, M. (2017).| American Psychiatric Publishing

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

Search for units, majors & minors