Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Methods of Cognitive Biheivioral Approach in Psychological Counselling
Course Code
VPUPK_446
Branch of Science
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 Psychology
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Develop students’ understanding of the theoretical basics, key models and case formulation principles of cognitive and behavioural approaches, as well as develop the ability to analyse and evaluate the use of CBT approaches in dealing with anxiety and mood difficulties in the context of health psychology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses Clinical Psychology, study of cognitive processes and personality, psychological counselling (individual and systemic approach) have been acquired.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Defines basic concepts and theoretical principles of cognitive and behavioural approaches. Clarifies the principles for the formulation of the CBT case. Describes the objectives of cognitive and behavioural approach techniques and their application.
Skills
1.Critically analyse a client’s difficulties using conceptualization principles of cognitively biheivioral approach and empirically based psychological models. Formulate individual cognitive biheivioral case conceptualization by integrating client issues, predisposing, sustaining, and protective factors. Choose, justify and adapt cognitive biheivioral counselling techniques and techniques according to client needs, consultation goals, and scientific evidence. Demonstrate professional skills in the application of cognitive biheivioral intervention methods through a collaborative consultation process and structured consultation. Integrate knowledge and evidence-based interventions from different areas of psychology to address complex psychological problems in the counselling process. Evaluate the effectiveness of the cognitive biheivioral counseling process by analyzing the client’s progress, the results of interventions, and the necessary changes to the counseling plan. Reflect on their professional activities by reassessing the consultation process, the professional decisions taken and the possibilities to improve cognitively biheivioral counselling practice.
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 and behavioural approaches to real-life situations. Used in the identification, evaluation and restructuring of negative automatic thoughts of cognitive and behavioural techniques.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Work on a selected topic |
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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2.
Home work |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Self-contained cognitive reconstruction of 1 thought |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Test on understanding key concepts |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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History of cognitive and behavioural approaches
Description
History and stages of development of cognitive and behavioural approaches - the first, second and third waves of CBT. Key concepts of the CBT. Session structure and case formulation. |
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Cognitive techniques
Description
Writing down thoughts-feelings, Socratic querying “for” and “against” techniques, using charts |
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Behavioural techniques
Description
Behavioural techniques: relaxation techniques, behavioural experiment, gradual domestication |
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Anxiety CBT model
Description
CBT anxiety disorder pattern and interventional panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias |
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Depression CBT Model
Description
CBT Depression pattern and interventions |
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Variations in CBT application
Description
Efficacy and application of CBT for different client/patient groups. Independently prepared and presentated work |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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History of cognitive and behavioural approaches
Description
History and stages of development of cognitive and behavioural approaches - the first, second and third waves of CBT. Key concepts of the CBT. Session structure and case formulation. |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Cognitive techniques
Description
Writing down thoughts-feelings, Socratic querying “for” and “against” techniques, using charts |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Behavioural techniques
Description
Behavioural techniques: relaxation techniques, behavioural experiment, gradual domestication |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
|
Anxiety CBT model
Description
CBT anxiety disorder pattern and interventional panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Depression CBT Model
Description
CBT Depression pattern and interventions |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
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2
|
Topics
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Variations in CBT application
Description
Efficacy and application of CBT for different client/patient groups. Independently prepared and presentated 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. (2020). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond. (3rd ed.). New York
3.
Persons, J. B., & Tompkins, M. A. (2022). Cognitive-behavioral case formulation. In T. D. Eells (Ed.), Handbook of psychotherapy case formulation (3rd ed., pp. 252–286). The Guilford Press.
4.
Petersen, T. J., Sprich, S. E., & Wilhelm, S. (Eds.). (2023). The Massachusetts general hospital handbook of cognitive behavioral therapy (No. 8645). Springer New York. 2nd ed.
Additional Reading
1.
Dobson, K. S., & Dozois, D. J. (Eds.). (2021). Handbook of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Guilford Publications
2.
Bieling, P. J., McCabe, R. E., & Antony, M. M. (2022). Cognitive-behavioral therapy in groups (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.
Other Information Sources
1.
Cognitive Therapy & Research
2.
Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy
3.
Journal of Cognitive & Behavioral Psychotherapies