CBT for Depression 2 (410C8D)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression 2
Module 410C8D
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This course is designed to follow the first Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Depression module providing the knowledge and skills necessary to work with more complex presentations associated with depression.
By the end of the module, students will have developed knowledge and skills in using cognitive therapy and behavioural activation with people suffering from, depression within the context of low self esteem, chronic and recurrent depression, depression and suicide, depression and chronic fatigue, depression within the context of chronic pain.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate competence for the delivery of assessment and intervention in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for chronic or severe depression using behavioural activation, cognitive therapy and adapted cognitive models.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical awareness of the theory and evidence base of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for chronic or severe depression using behavioural activation, cognitive therapy and adapted cognitive models.
Demonstrate an originality and reflective practice in the application of psychological knowledge to the treatment and understanding of mental health problems using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for chronic or severe depression using behavioural activation cognitive therapy and adapted cognitive models.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Summer Vacation Week 14 Thu 16:00 | 0.00% |
| Report (3500 words) | Summer Vacation Week 14 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 8 hours | 000000022020 |
| Summer Teaching | Workshop | 8 hours | 020 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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