Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Level 5
 
Title of learning programme Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Programme level 5
Duration of learning programme 24 weeks x 15 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 360**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 What is CBT?
2 Levels of Change
3 Counselling 1
4 Counselling 2
5   Development Psychology
6   Psychotherapy
7   Humanism
8   Types of CBT 1
9   Types of CBT 2
10   Types of CBT 3
11   Practical Methods
12   Coaching 1
13   Coaching 2
14   Coaching 3
15   Referral and Assessing Seriousness
16   CBT for Depression and Anxiety 1
17   CBT for Depression and Anxiety 2
18   Managing Depression
19   CBT for Relationships
20   Complementary CBT Techniques 1
21   Complementary CBT Techniques 2
22   CBT Forms and Methods for Other Issues
23   Anger and Stress Management Training
24   Professional Practice
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – What is CBT?.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define CBT
 
Module 2 – Levels of Change.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how we fit in as individuals into larger groups, how our lives are split into parts, balance, and the imbalances that may occur between what we think we want and what we really want
 
Module 3 – Counselling 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define “Counselling”
 
Module 4 – Counselling 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the generally accepted basic skills that need to be mastered by Counsellors
 
Module 5 – Development Psychology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine how we develop and human being and review the various stages and influences that we go through
 
Module 6 – Psychotherapy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the underpinning theories and concepts of psychodynamic theory
 
Module 7 – Humanism.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the theory behind Humanism
 
Module 8 – Types of CBT 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the types of CBT discussed in this unit
 
Module 9 – Types of CBT 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the patterns that exist, and how to address them
 
Module 10 – Types of CBT 3.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the more specific problems with regards to “errors in thinking” and methods of analysing changing them
 
Module 11 – Practical Methods.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the more general systems and techniques, that are very much CBT rather than allied techniques
 
Module 12 – Coaching 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the role of coaching and goal setting in CBT
 
Module 13 – Coaching 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain your understanding of the specific style of CBT known as coaching
 
Module 14 – Coaching 3.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the theories of negative and inappropriate thinking patterns and look at how these manifest in practice, and how we can aim for new and more positive mind sets
 
Module 15 – Referral and Assessing Seriousness.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise how one would determine whether or not a case is too complex
 
Module 16 – CBT for Depression and Anxiety 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine how emotional issues should be dealt with
 
Module 17 – CBT for Depression and Anxiety 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain when an “issue” is considered to be a “Deep Emotional Issue”
 
Module 18 – Managing Depression.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss why, even if you do not choose to actively work with people who have severe conditions, it is still very important to have a working understanding of the issues involved
 
Module 19 – CBT for Relationships.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Differentiate between the two scenarios where you may work with groups or couples
 
Module 20 – Complementary CBT Techniques 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the relaxation technique issues discussed in this unit
 
Module 21 – Complementary CBT Techniques 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the additional Behavioural Change Techniques mentioned in this unit
 
Module 22 – CBT Forms and Methods for Other Issues.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Using what you have learnt in the course, identify the multitude of variations that exist in practice
 
Module 23 – Anger and Stress Management Training.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the two most common issues that are addressed using CBT
 
Module 24 – Professional Practice.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise how you can prepare yourself adequately for practice

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