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Introduction to CBT Theory & Skills

When you'll study it: Semester 1
CATS points: 10
ECTS points: 5
Level: Level 7
Module lead: Sadie Were
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

The aim of this module is to give you a basic understanding of the principles of CBT assessment, formulation and change methods. The module focuses on generic therapeutic and basic competencies, as well as specific behavioural and cognitive therapy techniques.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching and learning methods include lectures and workshops, which incorporate demonstrations, role-play, experiential learning and small group work. In addition, private study and assigned reading forms an important source of knowledge and understanding. We use a range of teaching and learning methods, and recognise that students have different preferred learning styles.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	75
Lecture	25
Total study time	100

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Beck, J.S. (1995). Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond. New York: Guilford Press.

Leahy, R.L. (2006). Contemporary Cognitive Therapy: Theory, Research and Practice. New York: Guilford Press.

Bennett-Levy, J., Butler, G., Fennell, M. & Hackmann, A. (2004). Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy. Oxford: OUP.

Beck, A.T., Rush, A.J., Shaw, B.F. & Emery, G. (1979). Cognitive Therapy for Depression. New York: Guilford Press.

Greenburger, D. & Padesky, C. (1995). Mind Over Mood. New York: Guilford Press.

Leahy, R.L. (2003). Cognitive Therapy Techniques: A Practitioner’s Guide. New York: Guilford Press.

Kennerly, H., Kirk, J. & Westbrook, D. (2017). An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications. London: Sage.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Knowledge and skills will be assessed using experiential work and a critical review assignment. University assessors are responsible for marking all summative assessments. University assessors include academic members of the CBT team as well as CBT practitioners who have been approved by the University.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Critical review	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Critical review	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal