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Study Course Description
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Course Code
VPUPK_343
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilona Krone
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, A-503. Rīga, LV-1007, Latvia, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop postgraduate students' understanding of cognitive and behavioural therapy, the applicability of its principles in the professional activity of a psychologist, especially in health care; to develop basic cognitive and behavioural therapy skills and competencies related to case formulation, as well as the application of appropriate cognitive and behavioural techniques when working with anxiety and mood disorders.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses ‘Clinical Psychology’, ‘Research of Cognitive Processes and Personality’, ‘Psychological Counselling (individual and systemic approach)’ completed.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand the theoretical basis of cognitive and behavioural therapy methods and the key principles of the application of basic cognitive and behavioural methods in work with clients. Distinguishes situational, cognitive, behavioural, emotional and physiological responses, describes the differences between them and describes the mechanism of their interrelationship. Explains various cognitive and behavioural methods (Socratic questioning, gradual acclimation, behavioural experiments, etc.) and conceptually describes the purpose and rationale for their use. Explains the basic principles of formulating CBT treatment cases. Describes evidence-based methods for working with mental disorders.
Skills
1.Students implement psychological support using evidence-based methods. Students demonstrate skills in establishing contact with a client to begin the process of psychological support. In case analysis, the client's needs and problems is evaluated in accordance with the basic principles of cognitive and behavioural therapy, perform basic assessment and case formulation skills. Student defines the problem and the objectives of the CBT. Selects and applies the most appropriate methods/ techniques for providing psychological support, to identify negative automatic thoughts, middle and basic beliefs. Distinguishes between irrational and rational beliefs. Explains the connection between thoughts and emotions. Evaluates and restructures own negative automatic thoughts and average beliefs. Evaluates the result of providing psychological help. Demonstrates skills in establishing therapeutic relationships and formulating a case in cooperation with a client in a simulation situation.
Competences
1.Independently develops case conceptualization (vicious circle) and identifies appropriate cognitive and behavioral intervention strategies for anxiety and depression disorders. Links concepts of cognitive psychotherapy to real-life situations. Used in the identification, evaluation and restructuring of negative automatic thoughts of cognitive and behavioural techniques.
Individual work and tests
Home work
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independently prepared and presented work on a selected topic based on analysis of scientific literature. |
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Home work |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Delayed 1 thought cognitive reconstruction |
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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1. Quiz. Topics: history and development of cognitive and behavioral therapy: origins of behavioral therapy techniques; Aaron Beck; Albert Ellis. Progression: first, second and third waves of CBT. Basic principles and efficacy studies of evidence-based psychotherapy. Key concepts in cognitive psychotherapy: negative automatic thoughts, middle-level beliefs, basic beliefs, rational and irrational beliefs. Cognitive pattern of depression. Cognitive patterns of anxiety disorders. The quiz consists of 10 questions. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video
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History and development of cognitive and behavioural therapy: the first, second and third wave of cognitive behavioural therapy. Session structure and case formulation.
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Video
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History and development of cognitive and behavioural therapy: the first, second and third wave of cognitive behavioural therapy. Session structure and case formulation.
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Auditorium
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Cognitive techniques: writing down thoughts-feelings, Socratic querying “about” and “against” techniques, using charts, etc.
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Cognitive techniques: writing down thoughts-feelings, Socratic querying “about” and “against” techniques, using charts, etc.
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Auditorium
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Behavioral techniques: relaxation methods, behavioral experiment, prolonged exposure.
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Auditorium
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Behavioral techniques: relaxation methods, behavioral experiment, prolonged exposure.
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Video
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CBT models of anxiety disorders and interventions panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias.
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Video
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CBT models of anxiety disorders and interventions panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias.
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CBT models of depression and interventions.
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Video
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CBT models of depression and interventions.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Efficacy and application of CBT for different client / patient groups.
Description
Continuously prepared and presented work |
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On site
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Auditorium
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Efficacy and application of CBT for different client / patient groups.
Description
Continuously prepared and presented work |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bite, I., Mārtinsone, K., & Sudraba, V. (Sast.). (2016). Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
2.
Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond. (2nd ed.). New York.
3.
Bruch, M. (2015). Beyond Diagnosis : Case Formulation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. ProQuest Ebook Central.
4.
Petersen, T. J., Sprich, S. E., & Wilhelm, S. (Eds.). (2016). The Massachusetts general hospital handbook of cognitive behavioral therapy (No. 8645). Springer New York.
Additional Reading
1.
Dobson, K. S., & Dozois, D. J. (Eds.). (2021). Handbook of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Guilford Publications.
2.
Beck, A. T., Rush, A. J., Shaw, B. & Emery, G. (1979). Cognitive Therapy of Depression. New York: Guilford Press.
3.
Carlson, M. (2014). CBT for chronic pain and psychological well-being : a skills training manual integrating DBT, ACT, behavioral activation and motivational interviewing. NY: Wiley-Blackwell.
4.
Langs, R. (2019). Ground Rules in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Taylor & Francis Group. ProQuest Ebook Central.
5.
Sochting, I. (2014). Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy : Challenges and Opportunities, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. ProQuest Ebook Central.
Other Information Sources
1.
Cognitive Therapy & Research
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International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
3.
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
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Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy
5.
Journal of Cognitive & Behavioral Psychotherapies