MHSC8021 Theory and Practice of Behavioural-Cognitive Psychotherapy 1

2012

4.5

1 x 5-day intensive workshop per semester
1 x 115-hour independent study per semester

1 Admission into GCHMS-Graduate Certificate in Health (Mental Health Sciences)
1a Admission into GDPMHN-Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
1b Admission into GDPMHS-Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Sciences
1c Admission into MMHS-Master of Mental Health Sciences
1d Admission into MMHNCW-Master of Mental Health Nursing (Coursework)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d))

MHSC8002 has been successfully completed

Must be a registered health professional

Assignments

Students will develop an understanding of the Behavioural-Cognitive assessment model as applied to non-complex conditions for which this approach is the treatment of choice. They will gain an understanding of the basic therapeutic skills necessary to successfully implement behavioural treatment programs with the anxiety disorders. They will demonstrate an understanding of these clinical conditions and the capacity to differentiate between the different anxiety disorders with reference to current research.

Students will be introduced to the practice of Behavioural Psychotherapy with an emphasis on assessment for suitability for treatment and core treatment methods. Treatment techniques will be taught in relation to non-complex disorders.

Students will gain experience in assessment and associated clinical management of clients presenting with anxiety disorders. They will distinguish between problems requiring active therapist treatment and those appropriate to self-directed treatment. Students will convey a clear rationale of treatment to clients, developing awareness of the range of interventions tactics and the use of clinical measures. The subject reviews phenomenology and theoretical frameworks of problems helped by Behavioural-Cognitive Psychotherapy and the treatment approaches associated with their management, within the context of students' own experiences, enabling theoretical and experiential synthesis.

Students will learn the skills, knowledge and attitudes required for interviewing, carrying out Behavioural assessments, use of measurement, detailed personal assessment, problem formulation, treatment planning and evaluation of treatment.

1. Students will be able to use Behavioural-Cognitive interviewing and assessment techniques to identify non-complex psychological disorders and be able to formulate them clearly to determine suitability for treatment.

2. Students will be able to distinguish between problems requiring active therapist treatment and those appropriate to self-directed treatment programs.

3. Students will be able to convey a clear rationale of treatment to suitable clients.

4. Students will develop an awareness of the range of therapeutic interventions and demonstrate knowledge of treatment tactics and the use of clinical measures (outcome and process).

5. Students will be able to apply strategies for active involvement of significant others as co-therapists in treatment and the education of clients with regard to relapse prevention.