James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

PY5011 - Methods of Intervention 1

Available to MPsych or DPsych students or with permission of the Programme Director.

Subject Description

This subject provides students with a comprehensive set of assessment, formulation and intervention approaches based on a cognitive-behavioural framework. Students will learn to analyse specific problems from a cognitive-behavioural perspective and be given foundations for learning applied skills necessary for working with anxiety and mood disorders.

Learning Outcomes

• conceptualise and apply an advanced understanding of methods, principles and theories related to the application of cognitive-behavioural approaches
• formulate cases from a cognitive-behavioural therapy perspective, with consideration for alignment and integration with other psychotherapeutic models
• demonstrate competency with the application of cognitive-behavioural therapy skills
• convey propositions, strategies, recommendations, conclusions and professional decisions through advanced written and oral communication skills

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > Presentations - (20%)
• Skill demonstration - (40%)
• Case conceptualisation - (40%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY5004 PY5301 PY5302 PY5303 PY5304 PY5305 PY6301 PY6302 PY6303

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