Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies: High Intensity Training PGDip

There are 122 hours of tutor contact within this double module. 30 hours will focus upon the science and theory of behavioural & cognitive psychotherapy; 92 hours will focus upon clinical skills training.  Science & Theory of CBT The science and theory component will cover: Models of learning (classical, operant, vicarious); cognitive models of emotional disorder; cognitive and behavioural models of depression & anxiety disorders; & empirically grounded clinical practice (the scientist-practitioner model). Practice of CBT: The practical component of this module will cover the following elements of clinical skills training regarding working with patients experiencing depression and anxiety (NICE Step 3, or equivalent), although not necessarily in the following order:  

General Therapeutic Competences·        

• Professional Competence·       
•  Collaborative Therapeutic Alliances·        
• Use of Supervision·        
•  Interpersonal Skills

CBT Assessment Competences

• Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Formulation

CBT Treatment Intervention Competences

• Treatment Protocols for depression and anxiety
• Core Intervention Skills
• Critical Treatment Skills
• Evaluation of Treatment

CBT Treatment Process Competences

• Session Structure
• Treatment Structure
• Facilitation of Patient Learning
• Use of Empirical Measures

This double module aims to equip trainees with the knowledge and fundamental clinical skills required to operate as scientist practitioners in terms of assessment; diagnostic classification; and selection & implementation of evidence based treatment protocols for adults with depression and anxiety disorders.

There are 36 hours of direct contact (36 hours clinical supervision).   This module is designed to facilitate the transfer of taught skills real life clinical practice. This will be achieved through the provision of clinical supervision & skills training to students throughout the year of clinical training.   In contrast to typical academic modules that consist solely of a fixed training syllabus, this module is designed to take into account the often unpredictable nature of clinical practice. Hence the focus of training within each supervision session will be governed to a large extent by the current clinical challenges presented by the student, and the related skills deficits identified by the student and the clinical supervisor. There is an emphasis in this module toward developing the necessary competencies to become a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, and apply them in real life clinical practice.  The module will be focused upon assisting the student in developing the following competences when working with patients experiencing depression and anxiety (NICE Step 3, or equivalent):

Domain A: General Therapeutic Competences

A1. Professional CompetenceA2. Collaborative Therapeutic AlliancesA3. Use of SupervisionA4. Interpersonal Skills

Domain B: CBT Assessment Competences

B1. AssessmentB2. DiagnosisB3. Formulation

Domain C: CBT Treatment Intervention Competences

C1. Treatment Protocols for depression and anxietyC2. Core Intervention SkillsC3. Critical Treatment SkillsC4. Evaluation of Treatment

Domain D: CBT Treatment Process Competences

B1. Session Structure B2. Treatment StructureB3. Facilitation of Patient Learning

B4. Use of Empirical Measures

Firstly this module is intended to enable students to develop & demonstrate in the applied clinical setting (NICE Step 3 or equivalent) basic clinical competences in CBT. Secondly it is intended that the clinical work undertaken this module will enable the student to complete (a) a minimum of 100 hours of clinically supervised practice; & (b) the treatment of a minimum of four cases that meet the criteria set out by BABCP in their minimum training standards and documentation for accreditation of training programmes. 

There are 72 hours of tutor contact within this double module. 12 hours will focus upon the science and theory of advanced areas of behavioural & cognitive psychotherapy; 60 hours will focus upon clinical skills training. The following topics will be covered: 

• Formulation & clinical decision-making with complex presentations
• Chronic Depression
• Complex presentations of PTSD
• Complex OCD Spectrum Disorders.
• Working with older adults
• Somatoform disorders
• Medically unexplained symptoms.
• Disorders impacting upon the treatment of depression & anxiety:
• Physical health problems
• Personality disorders
• Alcohol/substance misuse
• Anger Problems
• Eating Disorders
• Overcoming treatment obstacles

This module aims to help students advance their competence by learning how to (a) assess, formulate & treat; or (b) recognise, manage & refer patients with complex presentations. This skill is essential for all cognitive behavioural practitioners due to the prevalence of complex presentations within primary care settings.

There are 36 hours of direct contact (36 hours clinical supervision).   This module is designed to facilitate the transfer of taught skills real life clinical practice. This will be achieved through the provision of clinical supervision & skills training to students throughout the year of clinical training.   In contrast to typical academic modules that consist solely of a fixed training syllabus, this module is designed to take into account the often unpredictable nature of clinical practice. Hence the focus of training within each supervision session will be governed to a large extent by the current clinical challenges presented by the student, and the related skills deficits identified by the student and the clinical supervisor. There is an emphasis in this module toward developing the necessary competencies to become a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, and apply them in real life clinical practice.  The module will be focused upon assisting the student in developing the following competences when working with patients experiencing depression and anxiety (NICE Step 3, or equivalent):

Domain A: General Therapeutic CompetencesA1. Professional CompetenceA2. Collaborative Therapeutic AlliancesA3. Use of SupervisionA4. Interpersonal Skills

Domain B: CBT Assessment CompetencesB1. AssessmentB2. DiagnosisB3. Formulation

Domain C: CBT Treatment Intervention CompetencesC1. Treatment Protocols for depression and anxietyC2. Core Intervention SkillsC3. Critical Treatment SkillsC4. Evaluation of TreatmentDomain D: CBT Treatment Process CompetencesB1. Session Structure B2. Treatment StructureB3. Facilitation of Patient Learning

B4. Use of Empirical Measures

There are 60 hours of tutor contact within this module of which 50 hours will focus upon clinical skills training.  This module has been designed to prepare students towork in IAPT services providing the high-intensity (face-to-face) Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.It provides an opportunity for intensive skills training and to develop core skills in assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Firstly this module provides it provides an introduction to evidence based clinical protocols for depression and anxiety disorder. Secondly it provides skills training in assessment interviewing. Thirdly, it provides skills training in the core skills which underpin the majority of evidence based treatments including behavioural activation; cognitive restructuring; exposure; and problem solving. 

The module is intended to equip students with (a) knowledge regarding evidence based approaches to the assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders; & (b) core assessment & clinical intervention skills

There are 72 hours of direct contact (72 hours clinical supervision).   This module is designed to facilitate the transfer of taught skills real life clinical practice. This will be achieved through the provision of clinical supervision & skills training to students throughout the year of clinical training.   In contrast to typical academic modules that consist solely of a fixed training syllabus, this module is designed to take into account the often unpredictable nature of clinical practice. Hence the focus of training within each supervision session will be governed to a large extent by the current clinical challenges presented by the student, and the related skills deficits identified by the student and the clinical supervisor. There is an emphasis in this module toward developing the necessary competencies to become a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, and apply them in real life clinical practice.  The module will be focused upon assisting the student in developing the following competences when working with patients experiencing depression and anxiety (NICE Step 3, or equivalent):

Domain A: General Therapeutic Competences A1. Professional CompetenceA2. Collaborative Therapeutic AlliancesA3. Use of SupervisionA4. Interpersonal Skills

Domain B: CBT Assessment CompetencesB1. AssessmentB2. DiagnosisB3. Formulation

Domain C: CBT Treatment Intervention CompetencesC1. Treatment Protocols for depression and anxietyC2. Core Intervention SkillsC3. Critical Treatment SkillsC4. Evaluation of Treatment

Domain D: CBT Treatment Process CompetencesB1. Session Structure B2. Treatment StructureB3. Facilitation of Patient Learning

B4. Use of Empirical Measures

Firstly this module is intended to enable students to develop & demonstrate in the applied clinical setting (NICE Step 3 or equivalent), the clinical competences required assessment and treat depression and anxiety as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. Secondly it is intended that the clinical work undertaken this module will enable the student to complete (a) a minimum of 200  hours of clinically supervised practice; & (b) the treatment of a minimum of eight cases that meet the criteria set out by BABCP in their minimum training standards and documentation for accreditation of training programmes.