PYMDPN-Treatments and Models of Depression

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Summer & Autumn Terms
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: A pre-requirement for studying this module is to have passed PYMICT Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment or PYMINTA Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment (APEL route) in either the current qualification programme, or in previous qualifications gained with CWI
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Ms Natalie Meek
Email: n.a.meek@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module covers the evidence-based theory for the treatment of depressive disorders and describes the evidence-based interventions required to effectively treat clients.Ìý

Aims:

1. To train students to understand the evidence-based theory for depressive disordersÌý


2. To teach students the theoretical basis for the treatment of clients with depressive disorders in an evidence-based way

Assessable learning outcomes:

ÌýStudents will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Understand evidence-based psychological theories and therapies for depressive disordersÌý


2. To critically evaluate evidence-based psychological theories and treatment for depressive disorders

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

• Workshops equating to five full days on evidence-based psychological theory and treatments given by recognised national and international experts in the field. These workshops will include (but not limited to) topics such as:
  
  
  
  • Behavioural ActivationÌý
  
  
  • Chronic Depression
  
  
  • Guided DiscoveryÌý
  
  
  • Older Adults
  
  
  • Chronic pain
  
  
  • Socratic QuestioningÌý
  
  
  
  

• Discussion groups and/or role-plays within the workshops to discuss the application of psychological theory to treatmentÌý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

1. Workshops / small group work


2. Audio and video recording


3. Role-play exercises and discussion


4. All teaching will take place in a group setting.Ìý

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

The assessment for this module is a 2500-word essay based on the workshops associated with this module. The essay will include an assessment of the following:Ìý

1. Knowledge of theoryÌý


2. Knowledge of the theory informed treatment


3. Critical reflection on the use of these theories and treatment within the student’s current practice.

Ìý(N.B. it is their ability to critically reflect rather than implement the theory and treatment that is being assessed).Ìý

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 􀀓Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes􀀔, which can be found here: