CBT for Depression 1 (403C8)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression 1
Module 403C8
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
By the end of the module, students will have developed knowledge and skills in working with people suffering from depression in the context of complex psychological difficulties using behavioural activation, and cognitive therapy to help reduce cognitive and behavioural contributory factors in the maintenance of depression.
Throughout the module, students will gain a detailed understanding on assessment, formulation and treatment strategies as applied to individuals with these presenting difficulties. Each session will include thoeretical teaching which will provide students with an overview of the topic area. Knowledge and skills will then be grounded and consolidated through individual and small group excercises, modelling and rehearsal using case examples. Students will be encouraged to take part in practical and explorative exercises to reflect on their own psychological development of CBT and to use this to help them to deepen their understanding of these particular psychological difficulties, how they may be formulated and how treatment strategies may be used to help reduce difficulties associated with the diagnoses of Depression using Behavioural Activation and Cognitive Therapy
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate competence for delivery of assessment and intervention in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for depression using behavioural activation and cognitive therapy in the context of common mental health problems.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical awareness of the theory and evidence base of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for depression using behavioural activation and cognitive therapy in the context of common mental health problems.
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 depression using behavioural activation and cognitive therapy in the context of common mental health problems.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 8 hours | 00000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 8 hours | 202010000000 |
How to read the week pattern
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