Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- UQ Medical School
PXMH7112 focuses on the clinical skills required to deliver Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in diverse mental health settings. As the second course in the psychotherapy skills sequence, it supports students to apply cognitive and behavioural models through assessment, formulation, and structured treatment planning. Emphasis is placed on integrating theory with practice in preparation for clinical application.
PXMH7112 will assist you in developing an effective and sensitive mental health practice. You will develop and/or strengthen core assessment, formulation and treatment skills in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), while developing the ability to critically reflect on its application in settings relevant to your own psychotherapy practice. You will participate in a series of seminars and an in-person workshops, guided by an experienced CBT clinician and tutor. Learning will be supported through presentations, readings, experiential tasks, and role-plays. All assessment have a clinical focus. We look forward to working with you this semester.
Course requirements
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PXMH7111
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PXMH7030
Course contact
School enquiries
Medical School Student and Academic Administration Team
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Jaya Valvoi
Mr Andrew Munnings
Tutor
Mr Andrew Munnings
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Workshop
A full-day in-person workshop held at the Herston Campus, with full details available on the course site. Attendance is compulsory.
- Week 3, Friday 15 August 2025
Seminars (via Zoom)
Seminars will be conducted via Zoom from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (AEST).
Zoom links will be provided at the beginning of the semester, with full details available on the course site.
- Week 1 – Tuesday 29 July 2025
- Week 2 – Tuesday 5 August 2025
- Week 7 – Tuesday 9 September 2025
- Week 8 – Tuesday 16 September 2025
- Week 11 – Tuesday 7 October 2025
- Week 12 – Tuesday 14 October 2025
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to further develop the capacity to work effectively and collaboratively with clients and colleagues in mental health settings.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Apply core cognitive and behavioural therapy principles in assessment, formulation, and treatment planning
LO2.
Present clinical material clearly and professionally, demonstrating CBT-informed reasoning in written and oral formats
LO3.
Critically reflect on your development as a CBT practitioner, including the role of self-awareness, experiential learning, and clinical decision-making
LO4.
Adapt and evaluate CBT strategies for diverse clients, populations, and practice contexts
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Performance |
Written Case Report with Case Conference
|
40% |
9/09/2025 - 16/09/2025
To successfully complete this task, you must submit your written case report by the due date and deliver your case conference presentation on your assigned presentation date. Exact dates will be published on Blackboard. |
| Presentation |
Seminar Presentation
|
30% |
7/10/2025 - 14/10/2025
Your exact date of presentation will be published on blackboard. |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
CBT Integration Log
|
30% |
28/10/2025 5:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Written Case Report with Case Conference
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Performance
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
9/09/2025 - 16/09/2025
To successfully complete this task, you must submit your written case report by the due date and deliver your case conference presentation on your assigned presentation date. Exact dates will be published on Blackboard.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
This assessment involves two interrelated components:
- A written case report, where you will present a detailed account of your clinical work (or a fictionalised equivalent) with a client, family, or group, using a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) framework.
- An in-class case conference presentation, where you will present your case to peers and the tutor in a format that mirrors a multidisciplinary team meeting.
The written case report should include:
- A clear introduction to the client and presenting issues (real or fictionalised)
- A description of assessment findings, including relevant contextual or systemic factors
- A CBT-based case formulation
- A treatment plan linked to the formulation
- A brief account of the therapeutic process, including treatment strategies and observed or anticipated outcomes
The case conference presentation will be scheduled during class time and provides an opportunity to develop professional case presentation skills. It also supports authentic assessment by enabling you to demonstrate understanding of your case and receive peer and tutor feedback.
Assessment Criteria
Detailed criteria and a rubric will be provided in class and on Blackboard. You will be assessed on your:
- Case conceptualisation and application of CBT principles
- Clinical reasoning and treatment planning
- Clarity and structure of written and oral communication
- Engagement with feedback and evidence of independent understanding
Academic Integrity Note
You are welcome to use AI tools to support your writing process; however, all use must be appropriately acknowledged in your submission. You may be asked questions about your case report during the in-class presentation to confirm authorship and understanding.
Hurdle requirements
You must complete and submit all assessment items to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Submission instructions will be provided via Learn.UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
Seminar Presentation
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
7/10/2025 - 14/10/2025
Your exact date of presentation will be published on blackboard.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
Task Description
In this assessment, you will have the opportunity to explore an area of CBT practice that is either highly relevant to your current mental health work or aligned with an area you wish to develop. The task is designed to deepen your theoretical understanding, enhance your clinical reasoning, and develop professional presentation skills.
You will deliver a 15 minute seminar on a specific CBT application, focusing on either:
- A particular mental health presentation (e.g., OCD, insomnia, trauma), or
- An application of CBT to a diverse population (e.g., youth, culturally responsive CBT, neurodivergent clients, couples, families)
Your presentation should follow a structure that moves from broad conceptual understanding to specific application:
- A brief literature review summarising key research on efficacy and effectiveness
- A treatment overview, including key components and relevant adaptations
- A practice-based applied segment, such as a client vignette, mock intervention, or demonstration of a CBT technique in context
You must submit your PowerPoint slides prior to the scheduled presentation.
Live Q&A
Following your presentation, there will be a Q&A session facilitated by the tutor and peers. You may be asked to reflect on your clinical decisions, justify your intervention choices, or respond to hypothetical challenges.
This Q&A is also designed to authenticate your understanding of the presentation material and ensure the work reflects your own clinical reasoning.
Use of AI Tools
You may use AI tools to support the development of your slides, provided use is clearly acknowledged. Use of AI during the live presentation or Q&A is not permitted. You must demonstrate your own understanding of the material.
Hurdle requirements
You must complete and submit all assessment items to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Submission instructions will be provided via Learn.UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
CBT Integration Log
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
28/10/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This self-directed activity invites you to track your development as a CBT practitioner across the semester. The CBT Integration Log offers a structured space to reflect on key learning experiences — including the in-person workshop, seminar discussions, assessment tasks, readings, experiential activities, and your own clinical or professional context.
You will complete at least five entries over the semester. These entries will help consolidate your understanding of CBT concepts and practices while supporting the development of your identity as a psychotherapist who can meaningfully incorporate CBT into an integrative approach.
Throughout the semester, your instructor will review selected entries and provide personalised feedback and guidance to support your learning. This formative feedback is intended to help you strengthen your reflective practice and deepen your skills in CBT assessment, formulation, and intervention.
You may choose which learning activities to focus on in your entries. Resources and experiential tasks will be grouped thematically on Blackboard to support your exploration (e.g., CBT formulation and assessment, behavioural interventions, cognitive interventions, arousal modification).
Submission and Format
- Submit via the Blackboard journal tool. All entries are only accessible by course staff.
- The total word count should be approximately 3000–4000 words across a minimum of five entries.
- Informal but professional language is acceptable. You may use dot points, diagrams, or a voice-to-text reflective style.
- AI-generated content is not permitted in this task, as it is intended to reflect your personal learning process.
- You will receive brief formative feedback on selected entries throughout the semester.
Hurdle requirements
You must complete and submit all assessment items to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Submission instructions will be provided via Learn.UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to submit assessment and failure to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Some assessment items submitted but material submitted shows major deficiencies when evaluated against assessment criteria and major part of assessment is incomplete or not submitted. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrate deficiencies in understanding when submitted assessment material is evaluated against marking criteria. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 65 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Adequately demonstrates understanding, addresses required criteria and has met the minimum requirement for all assessment. |
| 5 (Credit) | 66 - 75 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Adequately demonstrates competent understanding, addresses required criteria and has met minimum or above requirements for all assessment. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 76 - 85 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Effectively demonstrates substantial understanding, addresses required criteria and meets or exceeds minimum requirements for all assessment. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 86 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Effectively demonstrates extensive understanding with outstanding achievement on assessment items when evaluated against marking criteria and meets or exceeds minimum requirements for all assessment. |
Additional course grading information
You must complete and submit all assessment items to pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Please note that all submission dates for assessments are in Brisbane time - Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
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Seminar |
Seminars Online Seminars (Zoom) to be delivered by either Dr Jaya Valvoi or Mr Andrew Munnings. Seminar dates include:
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Workshop |
Workshop All day, in person workshop at Herston campus on Friday, 15/08/2025. Room location will be published on blackboard. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.