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BMRI5006: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

2024 unit information

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy for a range of psychological disorders, with strong foundations in cognitive science and now increasingly in neuroscience. This unit provides a solid foundation in the theoretical and clinical underpinnings of the therapy, with a specific focus on the neuroscience of CBT as applied to various conditions. It demonstrates techniques of CBT, including case assessment, formulation, and therapy components. Students will develop a neurobiological understanding of CBT interventions and examine practice through case examination and group exercises.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Brain and Mind Science

Code BMRI5006
Academic unit Brain and Mind Science
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. explain the theoretical and neurobiological underpinnings of cognitive behaviour therapy
  • LO2. assess recent advances in the understanding of cognitive behaviour therapy that may improve methods of assessment and intervention
  • LO3. examine case scenarios of anxiety, depression and externalising problems and identify critical targets for change in therapy
  • LO4. discuss the process of assessment and case formulation and evaluate best practice cognitive behaviour therapy skills.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Block mode Mallett Street, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2024
Online Mallett Street, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 Early 2020
Block mode Mallett Street, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Block mode Mallett Street, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2022
Block mode Mallett Street, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2023
Block mode Mallett Street, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Online Mallett Street, Sydney

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