CBT for Anxiety (Long)

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an ability to appraise critically the evidence base regarding CBT models and methods for anxiety presentations
• Demonstrate an ability to reflect on issues of social justice, and how CBT for anxiety presentations can be delivered with due attention to the needs of people from under-represented communities
• Demonstrate an understanding of CBT models and methods of assessment, formulation and treatment for anxiety presentations, and how this knowledge can be applied in clinical practice

• CBT assessment
• Different methods of formulation
• Treatment planning
• CBT structure
• CBT change techniques
• Principles of reflective practice

As applied to anxiety presentations: specific phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessional compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, and health anxiety.

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.

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Robichaud, M. Koerner, N. & Dugas, M. J. (2019). Cognitive behavioral treatment for generalized anxiety disorder: From science to practice. London: Routledge.

Wells, A. (1997). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders: A practice manual and conceptual guide. Chichester: Wiley.

Bennett-Levy, J., Butler, G., Fennell, M. & Hackmann, A. (2004). Oxford guide to behavioural experiments in cognitive therapy. Oxford:: OUP.

Butler, G., Fennell, M. & Hackmann, A. (2008). Cognitive-behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders. New York: Guilford Press.

Craske, M.G. & Barlow, D.H. (2007). Mastery of your anxiety and panic. (Therapist guide). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Zinbarg, R.E., Craske, M.G. & Barlow, D.H. (2006). Mastery of your anxiety and worry. Oxford: OUP.

Assessment strategy

Knowledge and skills will be assessed by a range of methods, including essays, presentations, experiential work, therapy recordings, case reports and supervisor reports. 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.

Referral

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

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal