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:

1. To train students to understand the evidence-based theory for depressive disordersÌý


2. 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:

1. Understand evidence-based psychological theories and therapies for depressive disordersÌý


2. 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:

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.Ìý

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