PUB HLTH 7003 - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

This course will introduce students to Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment suitable for use with a variety of mental health disorders and issues. Students will learn about the background and theoretical basis of CBT (including the evidence base, rationale, CBT model, and indications and contraindications for use), and gain skills in determining client suitability for CBT treatment and assessing behavioural and cognitive functioning. They will also develop knowledge, skills, and confidence in the use of the behavioural and cognitive techniques and processes of CBT in the counselling setting. They will become aware of the strengths and limitations of this approach in practice.

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Course Details

Course Code	PUB HLTH 7003
Course	Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Coordinating Unit	Public Health
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 32 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	PUB HLTH 5005
Restrictions	Available to MCounsPsych, GDipCounsPsych, GCertCounsPsych students only with approval of Program Coordinator
Assessment	Witten and Online assignments, Class participation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Alexandra Bloch-Atefi

Course Coordinator: Dr Alexandra Bloch-Atefi
Phone: +61 8313 6228
Email: alexandra.bloch-atefi@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 9, AHMS Building
North Terrace

Student & Program Support Services Hub
Email: askhealthsc@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8313 0273X

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Employ increased knowledge in relation to the theoretical background and evidence base to CBT in a therapeutic context
2	Identify the background issues that may be treated with Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), particularly depression and anxiety
3	Critically appraise techniques and research related to the clinical application of CBT
4	Distinguish the indications for and contraindications to CBT in practice
5	Assemble psycho-education for clients regarding the nature of CBT and ways to minimise symptoms
6	Apply knowledge and skills in use of the theories and processes of CBT in counselling practice
7	Assess the evidence base for CBT in relation to a range of presenting issues, as well as its strengths and limitations in practice

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 5, 6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3, 5, 7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	2, 4, 6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	5, 7

Learning & Teaching Modes

The six intensives of the course will include didactic teaching, group discussion, skills practice through small group work, analysis
of case material, guest lectures, experiential exercises, and student presentations. The first five intensives will cover course content. The sixth and final intensive is allocated to student presentations.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The course is conducted as six seminar intensives over six separate days. The seminars are a mixture of lecture and small
group learning activities. Attendance at all seminars is essential. As a general rule, in any university course you will need to allow a minimum of three independent study hours for every hour undertaken in formal class work contact.

The workload comprises:
Face to face sessions: total of 30 hours
Core and background reading: approximately 50 hours
Preparation of assignments: approximately 22 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Lecture

Theoretical foundationsof CBT

Establishing a therapeutic alliance

Skills development:

Socratic questioning;
responding to client statements;
case conceptualisation;
treatment and session planning;

Strenghts and limitations of CBT

Counsellor self-care
Relaxation interventions
Relapse prevention

CBT with adolescents & children

Specific Course Requirements

Successful completion of Counselling Skills 1 (GEN PRAC 5005)

Small Group Discovery Experience

N/A

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Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Written Assignment 1	Summative	10%	1-3, 7
Written Assignment 2	Summative	35%	1, 3-7
Written Assignment 3	Summative	45%	1, 2, 4-7
Class Participation	Summative	10%	1, 6, 7

Assessment Related Requirements

Word limits
You are advised to comply with word limits for written assignments. You are, of course, not expected to achieve exactly the required length and a 10% leeway on either side is acceptable. However, a penalty of 5% of available marks will apply for word quota in excess of the 10% leeway. Each assignment must include the word-count where indicated on the assignment cover page.

Referencing of assignments
It is essential that you reference all written work accurately and consistently. We ask that you use the American Psychological Society
Referencing Format (APA 6th). Information regarding thisreferencing style can be found at: http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/journals

EndNote bibliographic software is a very useful tool for managing your references and is provided free of charge through the university. Information about EndNote can be found at:

Be aware that marks will be deducted for incorrect APA 6th style referencing in all assignments.

Assessment Detail

Assessment details and due dates will be communicated via MyUni.

Online Assessment (15%)

Written Assignment 1 (30%)
Critical review of a CBT application

Assignment 2 - Written Case Description & Analysis along with Practice Logs (45%)
A written description and analysis of several CBT sessions with a “student client” (informed by completed practice logs).

Participation (10%)
Assessment of class participation is based on consideration of the student’s attendance record, their ability to manage time (in terms of attendance, punctuality and assignment submission), their engagement in developing and fostering group norms for the class, their willingness to offer questions in class, engagement in small-group discussions and learning tasks, their respectful and professional engagement with peers and staff, evidence of their tolerance with peers and clients, and their ability to modify behaviour in response to feedback from peers or staff.

Submission

Extensions
All extensions for assignments must be requested, at the latest, by the last working day before the due date of submission. Extensions will generally be granted only on medical or genuine compassionate grounds. Supporting documentation must be provided at the time a student requests an extension. Without documentation, extensions will not be granted. Late requests for extension will neither be accepted nor acknowledged.

Only the Course Co-ordinator(s) may grant extensions.

Supporting documentation will be required when requesting an extension. Examples of documents that are acceptable include: a medical certificate that specifies dates of incapacity, a police report (in the case of lost computers, car & household theft etc.), a letter from a Student Counsellor, Education and Welfare Officer (EWO) or Disability Liaison Officer that provides an assessment of compassionate circumstances, or a letter from an independent external counsellor or appropriate professional able to
verify the student’s situation. The length of any extension granted will take into account the period and severity of any incapacity or impact on the student. Extensions of more than 10 days will not be granted except in exceptional circumstances.

Late submission
Marks will be deducted when assignments for which no extension has been granted are handed in late.

All assignments, including those handed in late, will be assessed on their merits. In the case of late assignments where no extension has been granted, 5 percentage points of the total marks possible per day will be deducted. If an assignment that is 2 days late is awarded 65% on its merits, the mark will then be reduced by 10% (5% per day for 2 days) to 55%. If that same assignment is 4 days late, the mark will be reduced by 20% (5% per day for 4 days) to 45%, and so on.

The School of Public Health reserves the right to refuse to accept an assignment that is more than 7 days late.

Assignments submitted after the due date may not be graded in time to be
returned on the listed return dates.

Students submitting examinable written work who request (and receive) an extension that takes them beyond the examination period are advised that there is no guarantee that their grades will be processed in time to meet usual 最新糖心Vlog deadlines.

Resubmission
If a student is dissatisfied with an assessment grade they should follow the Student Grievance Resolution Process
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should raise their concerns with Course Co-ordinator(s) in the first instance. This must be done within 10 business days of the date of notification of the result. Resubmission of any assignment is subject to the agreement of the Course Co-ordinator(s) and will only be permitted for the most compelling of reasons

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

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