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Module Title	Cognitive & Behavioural Approaches
Module Code	NS584
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Rita Glover	Office Number	H267
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will enable the student to undertake an in-depth study and critical review of Cognitive- Behaviour Therapy (CBT). They will gain an understanding of core behavioural principles and cognitive approaches as they have developed. The student will be introduced to the changing nature of the therapeutic process at each stage of therapy from initial engagement to the end of therapy. Over the course of the module it is anticipated that the student will gain an in-depth understanding of the centrality of the therapeutic alliance/relationship,develop relevant personal qualities, core skills and techniques of CBT,address and develop competence in client intake and assessment procedures and case formulation and finally consider ethical issues as they arise in CBT. Students are expected to engage with required reading and classes,seminars and tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the central tenets and rationale of CBT and discern the strengths and deficits of this approach
2. Debate conceptual accounts of the therapeutic relationship from CBT perspectives and its evolution
3. Demonstrate a competence in essential counselling and psychotherapy skills such as active listening, communicating empathy, rapport building, and reflection, paraphrasing, summarising, appropriate questioning and awareness of non-verbal communication
4. Have a clear rationale for utilising the CBT approach in practice
5. Collaboratively agree therapy goals developed from a case conceptualisation that reflect the client’s desired outcomes
6. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the qualities that may promote effective communication and relationship building in a therapeutic setting
7. Debate ethical issues that arise in the context of CBT

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Classroom lectures and discussion
Tutorial	10	workshops
Independent Study	93	student self directed work
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Behaviour Research and Therapy

Detailed examination of the preparatory / Beginning, middle and ending phases of therapy

Review and elaboration of therapy micro- and macro skills

Examination of CBT practice with the aim of developing a mode of practice that is critically aware of oppression, empowerment and anti discriminatory practice

Examination of the qualities of a therapeutic environment or climate consistent with a psychotherapeutic approach

Consideration of the nature and role of assessment in CBT

Conducting the initial interview / first session

Practical considerations in relation to contracting, note taking, tape-recording, confidentiality and risk-assessment

Case conceptualisation from a CBT perspective

Ethical issues in relation to the practice of CBT.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Beck, A.T. (1976) Cognitive Therapy and Emotional Disorders. New York: International: 0,
Gilbert, P. & Leahy, R.L. (2007) The Therapeutic Relationship in the Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies: 0,
Westbrook, D., Kennerly, H., Kirk, J. (2007) An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Skills and Applications. London: Sage: 0,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GDCOU	Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy
GTSH	Graduate Training Visitor Program (S&H)
MCOU	Masters in Psychotherapy
NSPD	PhD
NSPT	PhD-track
SMPN	Single Module Programme (Nursing)

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