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PYMDPN-Treatments and Models of Depression
Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Summer & Autumn Terms
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: A pre-requirement for studying this module is to have passed PYMICT Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment or PYMINTA 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
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2
Module Convenor: Ms Natalie Meek
Email: n.a.meek@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This module covers the evidence-based theory for the treatment of depressive disorders and describes the evidence-based interventions required to effectively treat clients.Ìý
Aims:
- To train students to understand the evidence-based theory for depressive disordersÌý
- To teach students the theoretical basis for the treatment of clients with depressive disorders in an evidence-based way
Assessable learning outcomes:
ÌýStudents will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- Understand evidence-based psychological theories and therapies for depressive disordersÌý
- To critically evaluate evidence-based psychological theories and treatment for depressive disorders
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
- Workshops equating to five full days on evidence-based psychological theory and treatments given by recognised national and international experts in the field. These workshops will include (but not limited to) topics such as:
- Behavioural ActivationÌý
- Chronic Depression
- Guided DiscoveryÌý
- Older Adults
- Chronic pain
- Socratic QuestioningÌý
- Discussion groups and/or role-plays within the workshops to discuss the application of psychological theory to treatmentÌý
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
- Workshops / small group work
- Audio and video recording
- Role-play exercises and discussion
- All teaching will take place in a group setting.Ìý
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Written assignment including essay | 100 |
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:Ì