Overview

-The core theories and principles that underpin the practice of CBT -Use of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (Barlow et al., 2018) -Basic CBT formulation of common emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression -Use of the Scientist‐Practitioner approach -Formulation of the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. -Skills practice including carrying out CBT assessments, producing case conceptualisations -Evaluation of treatment outcomes within clinical settings. -Use of supervision to guide clinical practice

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D Case StudyKnowledge of key areas/principles onlyLimited evidence of background studyAnswer only poorly focused on question & with some irrelevant material & poor structureAttempts to present relevant and coherent argumentsHas several factual/computational errorsNo original interpretationOnly major links between topic are describedLimited problemMany weaknesses in presentation & accuracy

-good -B Case StudyStrong KnowledgeUnderstands most but not all of subject areaEvidence of background studyFocused answer with good structureArguments presented coherentlyMostly free of factual/computational errorsSome limited original interpretationWell known links described between topicsProblems addressed byExisting methods/approachesGood presentation, accurate communication

-excellent -A Case StudyComprehensive knowledgeDetailed understanding of the subject areaExtensive background studyHighly focused answer & well-structuredLogically presented & defended argumentsNo factual/computational errorsOriginal interpretationNew links to topic are presentedNew approach to a problemExcellent presentation with very accurate communication

-another level-C Case StudyKnowledge of key area/principlesUnderstands the main elements of the subject areaLimited evidence of background studyAnswer focused on question but with little irrelevant material, & weaknesses in structureArguments presented but lack coherenceHas several factual/computational errorsNo original interpretationOnly major links between topics are describedLimited problem solvingMinor weaknesses in presentation & accuracy

Learning Outcomes

• Assess mild to moderate mental health problems within a CBT framework

• Conduct basic behavioural and cognitive interventions as outlined in the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders.

• Demonstrate competence at the level of Novice in a sample of live clinical work

• Demonstrate the capacity to use supervision to reflect on clinical work

• Formulate emotional disorders (anxiety and depression) at a maintenance formulation level within a CBT framework

• Understand the key principles and core treatment concepts of CBT models for emotional disorders as described in the Unified Protocol manual