Frontiers of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy I

Description

PSYC446 is one of two advanced courses in the Postgraduate Diploma in CBT that provide further opportunity to develop skills in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) assessment and formulation, with a focus on advanced cognitive behavioural assessment, formulation, and intervention skills. Students will gain critical appraisal skills about process issues and enhancing motivation in cognitive behavioural treatment (CBT). Continued emphasis on bicultural practice is a focus of this course, along with increasing skills in working with Pasifika peoples. The course includes CBT for working with children and adolescents and with groups. A focus of the course is working with clients with more complex presentations when comorbid mental health disorders are present and using a trauma-informed approach.