Cognitive Behavioural Theories and Therapies

Awards offering Cognitive Behavioural Theories and Therapies

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science
• Graduate Diploma of Leadership
• Master of Arts
• Master of Counselling
• Master of Leadership

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Examine cognitive behaviour theory and therapies;
2. Develop an advanced understanding of how to apply CBT knowledge and skills to a range of presenting issues;
3. Develop the skills to create a collaborative client-therapist relationship;
4. Develop the capacity to assess, conceptualise and use therapeutic techniques of CBT.

Subject Content

• Understanding CBT theory and therapies
• Development of the client-therapist relationship
• Assessment, case formulation and treatment planning
• The application and practice of cognitive behavioural therapy techniques
• Specific techniques, including Socratic questioning
• Structuring and formatting cognitive behavioural therapy sessions
• Limitations of cognitive behavioural therapy
• Facilitating personal and professional wellbeing
• Understanding the connection between cognitive processes and distress

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Exam (30%)
• Case Study and Treatment Plan (40%)
• Skill Presentation and Paper (30%)

Prescribed Text

• Kennerley, H., Kirk, J., & Westbrook, D. (2017). An introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and applications (3rd ed. rev.). London: Sage Publications

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts.