PSY423 Approaches based on cognitive behavioral theory

Teaching language

This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.

Course contents

Cognitive behavioral theory is used as an approach in meeting different patient and user groups to assist the patient in desired change processes. The work is mainly based on the client´s actual motivation, and the behavior change work assumes active and constructive participation from the client.

Central to the method is to become conscious of your own thoughts and actions, and then to try out new strategies to achieve changes. An important goal is to break self-reinforcing vicious circles that maintain mental health problems. This is done by mapping difficult situations, designing activities that provide self-confidence and energy, exploration and possibly change of negative patterns of thought, stimulation of increased social contact and prevention of relapse.

Topics:

The cognitive diamond

Cognitive behavioral theory in behavior change work

Motivational work and motivational interview

Prevention versus treatment

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will:

• have advanced knowledge of cognitive behavioral theory and be able to explain cognitive behavioral theory as an approach

• have advanced knowledge of motivational processes

• have knowledge of the treatment of more specific mental disorders such as various anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression

• have knowledge of the ABC model

• be able to apply knowledge of cognitive behavioral theory in change work related to the cognitive diamond

• be able to use specific therapeutic techniques used in the field

• have advanced knowledge on how to implement change processes based on cognitive behavioral theory

• have knowledge of relevant research underlying cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Examination requirements

Work requirements:

The participants / students will write one log of the practical implementation of a change work during the teaching period.

Supervised practical sequences / exercises / role-plays will be carried out.

Teaching methods

The course is session-based. The sessions will be a combination of lectures and practical exercises / skills training in both groups and plenary sessions. Work / exercises and self-study between the sessions is expected. There is compulsory teaching in the course.

Estimated student workload is 135 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

A graded oral individual examination.