Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- UQ Medical School
This course focuses on the clinical skills needed to use cognitive and behavioural therapy in clinical settings. In this second psychotherapy skills course you will develop skills in cognitive and behavioural assessment of mental health issues and will develop skills in formulation and treatment planning for cognitive and behavioural psychotherapy interventions.
This course will assist you in developing an effective and sensitive mental health practice. You will develop and/or strengthen core assessment and treatment skills in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), as well as develop the ability to make a critical analysis of CBT in mental health practice. You will work with your fellow students in weekly seminars/tutorials and be guided by an experienced CBT clinician and tutor. Your learning activities will be supplemented with presentations, reading relevant research, engaging in experiential activities and role-plays. All assessment has 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
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Jaya Valvoi
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Workshops:
- Date: Friday 9 August 2024
- Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Location: Oral Health Centre, Room 0883-4313/4314/4315/4316
Tutorials:
- Day: Tuesday Evenings
- Time: 5:30pm - 6:45pm
- Delivery method: Zoom
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.
Demonstrate confident capacity to provide mental health services at industry appropriate levels in collaboration with others
LO2.
Demonstrate capacity to make effective therapeutic engagement with clients that enhances clinical outcomes clients in a supervised working environment
LO3.
Demonstrate capacity to use cognitive and behavioural therapy informed approaches to assessment, formulation and treatment planning and, where appropriate, initiate a treatment plan
LO4.
Demonstrate capacity to critically examine cognitive and behavioural approaches to assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapy
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Case Report
|
30% |
16/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Seminar Presentation
|
30% |
7/10/2024 5:00 pm
Slides and Tip sheet will be submitted on 7/10/24, and your presentation will be completed in class |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
Self-Practice and Self-Reflection Journal
|
40% |
28/10/2024 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
Case Report
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
16/09/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Case Report: Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy in a Mental Health Setting
You are required to create a case report that presents a vivid portrait of your work with a client, family, or treatment group in a mental health setting, ideally while utilising Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
Report Content:
- Assessment Findings: Describe the findings from your initial assessment, including observations and any relevant data gathered.
- Formulation and Treatment Planning: Detail the formulation of the case and outline your treatment plan, highlighting the collaborative process involved in developing this plan.
- Process of Work: Explain the process of the work you have done together, including the CBT-informed assessment and treatment strategies used or considered for this clinical work.
- Outcome or Current State: Provide your understanding of the outcome or the current state of the work, reflecting on the progress and any remaining challenges.
Report Format:
- This is a formal report and should be presented in a format appropriate to your work environment.
- Demonstrate developing competence in assessment, formulation, collaborative treatment planning, and, as appropriate, CBT-informed psychotherapeutic interventions.
Important Note:
- This task is designed to be challenging, authentic, and complex. While you may use AI technologies for support, successful completion will require you to demonstrate critical engagement in your own psychotherapy practice.
- You must reference any use of AI tools, as failure to do so may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
- To pass this assessment, you will need to show detailed comprehension of your written submission, independent of AI tools.
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.
Late submission
Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
Seminar Presentation
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
7/10/2024 5:00 pm
Slides and Tip sheet will be submitted on 7/10/24, and your presentation will be completed in class
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04
Task description
Seminar Presentation on CBT Application
You will present a 20-minute seminar on a specific Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) application. Your exact topic will be discussed with the course coordinator before your presentation. Consider selecting a topic related to your current psychotherapy practice or an area you are interested in developing.
Presentation Requirements:
- Literature Review: Provide a brief review of the literature on the efficacy and effectiveness of your chosen CBT intervention.
- Treatment Overview: Present an overview of the treatment, highlighting practical implications or necessary adaptations.
- Peer Discussion: Include a brief 5-minute discussion segment aimed at encouraging peer engagement and reflection on your topic.
- Use PowerPoint slides to support your presentation.
- Design a 1-page tip sheet summarising your presentation as a resource for your colleagues.
Submission and Presentation:
- Submit your PowerPoint slides and tip sheet by the due date.
- Deliver your presentation during seminars via Zoom.
- All presentations will be recorded in accordance with University Guidelines.
Important Note:
- This task is designed to be challenging, authentic, and complex. While you may use AI technologies for the written components (tip sheet and PowerPoint slides), successful completion will require you to demonstrate critical engagement in cognitive-behavioural practice.
- You must reference any use of AI tools, as failure to do so may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
- To pass this assessment, you must show detailed comprehension of your written submission (tip sheet and PowerPoint slides) independent of AI tools.
- The presentation must be completed in person, and the use of AI tools during the presentation is not permitted.
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.
Late submission
Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
Self-Practice and Self-Reflection Journal
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
28/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Online Reflective Journal on CBT Practice
You are required to write at least 10 entries in an online journal that reflect your engagement with the weekly prescribed readings from “Experiencing CBT from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists.”
Journal Requirements:
- Engagement and Activities: Each week, engage in activities that facilitate your learning of CBT. Reflect on these activities at an experiential and personal level in your journal.
- Privacy and Accessibility: Your journal entries are private and can only be accessed by course staff.
- Frequency and Regularity: Entries should be regular, approximately weekly, in response to the prescribed readings.
- Content and Format: Ensure your journal is readable and understandable by the assessor. While it does not need the formality of an essay, it should clearly convey your reflections.
- Reflective Capacity: This assessment evaluates your reflective capacity regarding CBT knowledge and skills development.
The use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. Reference the written ideas of others where used.
The entire journal should be between 3000 and 4000 words.
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.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course 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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Seminar |
Seminars Weekly Online Seminars (Zoom). See learning topics below. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Workshop |
Developing skills in CBT therapy Learning outcomes: 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 - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.