CQUniversity Unit Profile
PSYC14049 Professional Practice of Cognitive Therapies
Professional Practice of Cognitive Therapies
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General Information

Overview

This unit focuses on both conceptual and practical implications of cognitive behavioural theories. You will have opportunity to explore and learn the different approaches and theoretical debates for the use of cognitive behavioural theory in evidence-based practice of psychology.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 4
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled in CC42 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2021

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Practical Assessment
Weighting: 25%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
3. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 15%
4. Online Test
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation (SUTE).

Feedback

Would like weekly tutorials.

Recommendation

Tutorials will be offered weekly, alongside recorded material.

Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation (SUTE).

Feedback

Enjoyed the psychoeducational assessment piece.

Recommendation

The psychoeducational assessment will be retained.

Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation (SUTE).

Feedback

The moodle site is ok on a desktop computer but pretty poor for mobile or other smart devices.

Recommendation

Material presented on Moodle will be changed to a tile format which is more easily accessible on a variety of devices.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Apply a theoretical and practical understanding of the cognitive therapy model
  2. Use case information to formulate case conceptualisations and basic treatment plans with appropriate processes and principles of cognitive therapy
  3. Apply core principles of ethical and professional practice to therapeutic processes across psychological case studies and themes
  4. Use cognitive therapy processes and decision-making strategies in case-study presentations.

Learning outcomes fulfil the level 2 pre-professional competencies required by the updated Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) guidelines. The learning outcomes also meet the study criteria as specified by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as appropriate for study at level 8 as stated by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 15%
2 - Practical Assessment - 25%
3 - Written Assessment - 20%
4 - Online Test - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 15%
2 - Practical Assessment - 25%
3 - Written Assessment - 20%
4 - Online Test - 40%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond

Edition: 3rd ed (2021)
Authors: Beck, J. S.
GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS
New York New York , New York , United States of America
ISBN: 9781462544196
Binding: Hardcover

Additional Textbook Information

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Sarah Blunden Unit Coordinator
s.blunden@cqu.edu.au
Tina McAdie Unit Coordinator
t.mcadie@cqu.edu.au
Melissa Attwood Unit Coordinator
m.attwood@cqu.edu.au
Melissa Attwood Unit Coordinator
m.m.attwood@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1: Introduction to CBT and this Unit Begin Date: 12 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

Introduction to CBT: Principles and Conceptualisation.

Chapter

Chapters 1 & 2 of the textbook.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Basics and Beyond, Judith Beck 2021 (3rd edition)



Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2: The therapeutic relationship Begin Date: 19 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

Introduction to the therapeutic relationship.

Chapter

Chapter 3 of the textbook.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3: The first session and general CBT model Begin Date: 26 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

How to conduct the first session and start the CBT process.

Chapter

Chapter 5 & 7 of the textbook.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4: An Assessment for for use in CBT Begin Date: 02 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

How to use CBT for Assessment and how to assess the progress of CBT.

Chapter

Chapter 4 of the textbook.


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5: Beliefs, Emotions and Cognition Begin Date: 09 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Understanding beliefs, emotions and cognitions and how they are related through a CBT lens.

Chapter

Chapters 9 & 10 of the textbook (Chapter 11 & 14 are as additional readings to support your learning).

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 16 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6: Behavioural Interventions Begin Date: 23 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Understanding behavioural and other  interventions associated with CBT.

Chapter

Chapter 6 & 15 of the textbook.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment due: Video recording of psychoeducation session (25% of your total grade).

Due 9am (QLD time), Monday 23rd August


Video Recording of a CBT Psychoeducation Session Due: Week 6 Monday (23 Aug 2021) 9:00 am AEST
Week 7 : Mindfulnesss and Mindfulness based CBT Begin Date: 30 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

To understand mindfulness in general and see how it can be applied to and used in CBT.

Chapter

Selected readings on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 : Treatment planning for anxiety disorders Begin Date: 06 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

The use of CBT in anxiety disorders and strategies and tools to use in these situations. 

Chapter

Chapter 19 of the textbook.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 : Client Homework Begin Date: 13 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

These next two weeks cover the role of homework in CBT.


Chapter

The optional materials provided are for supporting your working knowledge and interest in the topics covered in the lecture.

Chapter 17 of the textbook.


Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment due by 9am (QLD time) Monday the 13th of September: Case report, formulation and treatment plan (20% of your total grade).



Case Report: Presenting conceptualisation, formulation and basic treatment plan (20% of your total grade) Due: Week 9 Monday (13 Sept 2021) 9:00 am AEST
Week 10: Client Homework troubleshooting Begin Date: 20 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Homework and treatment strategies continued from last week. How to assist clients to engage with homework.


Chapter

Chapter 20 of the textbook.


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11: Treatment, relapse prevention and therapist competency Begin Date: 27 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

How to prevent relapse and skills needed from therapist to do this.

Chapter

Chapter 18 of the textbook.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment due: Online quiz (worth 15% of your total grade). Available from 9am Friday 1st October to Monday 4th October 11:59 PM.
Week 12: Review of course content and skills Begin Date: 04 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

This last lecture will be a review of the unit content and skills and we will discuss the end-of-term test.

Chapter

No readings in addition to those from the entire unit.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Online Quiz (15% of your total grade) Due: Week 12 Monday (4 Oct 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 11 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

You will have an online, end-of-term test to sit during the examination period. This may be scheduled this week, or the week after. Exact date to be confirmed during the term.

Exam Week Begin Date: 18 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

You will have an online, end-of-term test to sit during the examination period. This may be scheduled this week, or the previous week. Exact date to be confirmed during the term.


End of Year Online Test Due: Exam Week Monday (18 Oct 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Assessment Tasks

1 Practical Assessment

Assessment Title
Video Recording of a CBT Psychoeducation Session

Task Description

You will record and submit a video of a psycho-education session. The assignment is an opportunity to demonstrate your professional practice in the delivery of a basic component of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Specifically, you will provide a psycho-education session to a client on the cognitive behavioural model. Competence in psycho-education, therapeutic alliance building and socialising the client to the CBT model is a fundamental element of the therapeutic process. Further details including marking criteria are provided on the Moodle site.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Monday (23 Aug 2021) 9:00 am AEST

Online submission of a psycho-education session to the Moodle site.


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Friday (10 Sept 2021)

Marking rubric feedback sheets will be uploaded to Moodle.


Weighting
25%

Assessment Criteria

The video is marked with reference to the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale. Please refer to Appendix C in the textbook and the marking rubric feedback sheet on the PSYC14049 Moodle site. Referencing Style - American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition).


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Make sure that the file is not too big to be uploaded (refer to information provided in Moodle).

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply a theoretical and practical understanding of the cognitive therapy model


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Case Report: Presenting conceptualisation, formulation and basic treatment plan (20% of your total grade)

Task Description

A case study will be provided on the Moodle site.

Complete a case history, generate a case conceptualisation, a 5 P formulation and develop a basic treatment plan.

Use the assessment criteria from the Moodle site to guide you on the development of this task.




Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Monday (13 Sept 2021) 9:00 am AEST

Submit via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Friday (1 Oct 2021)

Marking rubric feedback sheets will be uploaded to Moodle


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

Marking rubric feedback guide will be provided on the Moodle site.

Use APA 7th Edition formatting with appropriate headings.

Use appropriate citations and referencing (although citations should be minimal).

Please include a title page. An abstract is not required for this assessment task.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit via the Moodle site and please submit as a Word document.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Use case information to formulate case conceptualisations and basic treatment plans with appropriate processes and principles of cognitive therapy
  • Use cognitive therapy processes and decision-making strategies in case-study presentations.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Online Quiz (15% of your total grade)

Task Description

You have a multiple choice quiz to complete via the PSYC14049 Moodle site. Online quiz (worth 15% of your total grade) is available from 9am (QLD time) on Friday the 1st October through to 11.59pm (QLD time) Monday 4th October

Only one attempt is possible.


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Monday (4 Oct 2021) 11:59 pm AEST

Quiz available from 9am (QLD time) Friday 1st October until 11.59pm Monday 4th October


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Monday (4 Oct 2021)

You will receive immediate feedback on your grade as soon as it closes (11.59pm on Monday the 4th of October)


Weighting
15%

Assessment Criteria

The quiz is multiple choice and questions will be drawn from all lectures, tutorials, the text book and other readings.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply core principles of ethical and professional practice to therapeutic processes across psychological case studies and themes
  • Use cognitive therapy processes and decision-making strategies in case-study presentations.


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

4 Online Test

Assessment Title
End of Year Online Test

Task Description

Complete an online short answer test during the university examination period which will be based on the Unit content. Further information will be provided during the term.


Assessment Due Date

Exam Week Monday (18 Oct 2021) 11:45 pm AEST

End-of-year online test will be scheduled during university exam period.


Return Date to Students

Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

The end of year online test will consist of short answer questions. Further details will be provided during the term and will be assessed using a marking rubric feedback sheet which will be made available several weeks prior to the test.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Online short answer test.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply a theoretical and practical understanding of the cognitive therapy model
  • Use case information to formulate case conceptualisations and basic treatment plans with appropriate processes and principles of cognitive therapy
  • Apply core principles of ethical and professional practice to therapeutic processes across psychological case studies and themes


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

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