PYMTM3-Treatments and Models 3

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: pre-requisites: A pre-requirement for studying this module is to have passed PYMIN1 Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment or PYMIN3 Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment (APEL route) in either the current qualification programme, or in previous qualifications gained with CWI
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Current from: 2020/1

Email: katherine.simons@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module covers the evidence-based theory of a number and range of psychological disorders and describes the evidence-based interventions required to effectively treat clients.  It is preferable for students to have completed PYMTM1 and PYMTM2 prior to taking this module.

Aims:

1. To enable students to advance further in the application of evidence-based psychological theory and practice by training in new therapies with a less established (but nevertheless still present) evidence base


2. To apply the evidence-based principles to more complex presentations e.g., patients with obsessive compulsive disorder and psychosis.


3. To enable students to use advanced evidence-based psychological treatments for cases with multiple psychological disorders


4. To train students in the use of advanced evidence-based psychological approaches that cut across specific diagnoses (i.e., 'trans diagnostic' disorders)

To constructively discuss and critically appraise the application to clinical work presented in small discussion groups and/or role-plays.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Understand evidence-based psychological theories for a range of psychological disorders and to be able to apply evidence-based psychological principles for psychological problems which may not currently have an evidence-base (e.g., the treatment of co-occurring anxiety and depression).


2. To critically evaluate evidence-based psychological theories and treatment for a range of psychological diso rders with varying degrees of complexity

Additional outcomes:

Students will learn to constructively discuss and appraise the work of themselves and others presented in small discussion groups and/or role-plays.

Outline content:

• Workshops equating to four full days on evidence-based psychological theory and treatments given by recognised national and international experts in the field. These workshops will include topics that cut across specific diagnoses, such as: CBT for perfectionism.


• Discussion groups and/or role-plays within the workshops to discuss the psychological theory and treatment with the opportunity to present their own case material.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

1. Workshops / small group work


2. Audio and video recording


3. Role-play exercises and discussion


4. All teaching will take place in a group setting.

Contact Hours (Each day is 5.75 hours)

Four teaching days in total = 23 hours

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

The assessment for this module is a 2500 word essay based on the workshops associated with this module. The essay will include an assessment of the following:

1. Critical understanding of advanced evidence-based psychological theories


2. Critical understanding of advanced evidence-based psychological treatment interventions


3. Critical reflection on the use of these theories and treatment within the student’s current practice

 (N.B. it is their ability to critically reflect rather than implement the theory and treatment that is being assessed). 

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx

Assessment requirements for a pass:
50%. A minimum of 80% attendance is required.

Reassessment arrangements:

Students who do not obtain the required pass mark in the summative assessed work will be given the opportunity to resubmit, on one further occasion, any individual assessment that has been failed. The re-sit grade cannot exceed 50%. If a student does not complete the required attendance, they are expected to catch up on missed teaching hours by watching a recording of the session and submitting a 1500 word reflective piece on the topic.  If attendance falls below 80% for any module it will not be possible to make up the missed teaching in the current year.  Arrangements can be made for students to attend missed teaching in the following year in order to pass the module but this would delay completion of the Diploma.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
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Last updated: 21 May 2020