Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGDip

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Two models of skill acquisition inform the teaching methods for this course. Individual workshops will follow the training model developed by Barton (2018). This outlines the main components of a successful training process, and the interactions between them, which are:

• guidance

• demonstration

• reflection

• practice

• feedback

The second model is the Declarative Procedural Reflective (DPR) model (Bennett-Levy, 2006). This emphasises experiential learning and transforming factual knowledge into practical knowledge or skills. This is done through the process of reflection. You will learn to decide which skill to apply to which client, under a set of circumstances, at a point in therapy. The didactic element of our workshops means you'll develop the knowledge required for the topic. Workshop leaders offer a range of experiential learning opportunities. These include demonstrations of specific clinical skills and skills practices. These enable formative feedback and give you the chance to reflect on your learning.

Individual tutorials will help you reflect on your learning and progression. They'll also allow you to develop effective learning strategies. You'll have specialist group CBT supervision from a BABCP accredited practitioner. This will help you embed theory into your clinical practice. You'll receive formative feedback on the quality of your clinical work. You'll reflect on the personal impact of your work and develop effective self-care strategies. You'll also receive clinical supervision in your host service. This will provide further feedback on your skills and the opportunity for formative practice through role play.

You'll be encouraged to develop reflective practice and to record your reflections using a reflective log. CBT therapists regard reflection as the “engine” of lifelong learning (Bennett-Levy et al., 2007). Driving personal and professional development is an essential learning activity for this programme.

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Case study
• Professional skills assessments
• Oral presentation
• Portfolio
• Report
• Reflective log

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