CBT: Theory in Practice

Module overview

Research tells us that CBT is an effective and efficient way of treating a variety of common mental health problems, leading to widespread adoption across the UK for both children and adults. But does it deliver in practice everything that it promises in theory? In this module, you will learn the key characteristics of CBT therapy and the skills required to deliver this successfully. You will also learn how CBT has been implemented and delivered in the UK health service, as well as the current challenges and limitations associated with this. The module will also help you to consider how to develop the skills and resilience needed for a career in clinical practice, with the chance to learn from current practitioners. Please note, completing this module you will not be sufficient to enable students to undertake any form of clinical practice.

Linked modules

Pre-requisite PSY2027

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Live teaching sessions, accompanied by some flipped learning exercises and role play

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	22
Independent Study	128
Total study time	150

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Formulation of a CBT case

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment:
Group Work: No

Video recorded role play and written reflective report

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment:
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Formulation of a CBT case	24%
Reflective Review	50%
Written assignment	25%
Research credits	1%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External