Psychology in Clinical Practice 1

PSYC69741 Psychology in Clinical Practice 1 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Sarah Tully Unit coordinator Division of Psychology and Mental Health 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This unit covers the theory and practice around the key stages of providing effective psychological interventions as a health or clinical psychologist.  This unit is linked to Semester 2 course Psychology in Clinical Practice 2 (for MSc Clinical & Health Psychology). Psychology in Clinical Practice 1 content includes understanding the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing; assessment and formulation; CBT and related approaches to the treatment of various mental health conditions.  This unit covers the theory and practice around the key stages of providing effective psychological interventions as a health or clinical psychologist.  This unit is linked to Semester 2 course Psychology in Clinical Practice 2 (for MSc Clinical & Health Psychology). Psychology in Clinical Practice 1 content includes understanding the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing; assessment and formulation; CBT and related approaches to the treatment of various mental health conditions.  <ul><li>Provide an introduction to the core principles and features of contemporary, theory- and evidence-based approaches to facilitating psychological change in people with mental and physical health problems.</li><li>Introduce students to key stages in the psychological treatment process – assessment, formulation, intervention</li><li>Provide opportunities for simulating clinical assessment and formulation.</li><li>Encourage a critical analysis of the strengths and limitations of psychological interventions with an emphasis on CBT and related therapies.</li><li>Equip students with an awareness of the reciprocal links between theory, research and clinical practice in the development and evaluation of psychological interventions.</li><li>Introduce students to cultural factors affecting the provision and success of psychological interventions. </li></ul> By the end of the course unit, students will be able to:<ul><li>Understand the importance of assessment and formulation.</li><li>Understand the science and practice of CBT.</li><li>Understand the extent and limitations of the evidence-base for CBT and related therapies.</li><li>Gain an appreciation of how a range of interventions are practiced across settings.</li><li>Understand the features of good communication and interviewing skills</li><li>Critically analyse and evaluate the science and practice of interventions.</li><li>Develop an understanding of the importance of culture in psychological models and practice </li></ul> Teaching will be delivered in 10 x 2-hour face-to-face sessions and will include lectures, group discussions, experiential tasks and demonstrations of interventions. To assist in preparation for the sessions, students will be provided with access to asynchronous/preparatory resources on Canvas including PowerPoint slides, key papers, web links and discussion boards.  0 Other 100% <figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Assessment Task</td><td>Length</td><td>Weighting</td></tr><tr><td>Case study-based assignment: using clinical assessment material, write a letter to a client’s referrer describing your initial assessment, formulation, and intervention plan</td><td>3 pages</td><td>100%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> The unit will include a formative piece of work preparing students for completion of the letter task. Student will receive feedback individually and in a group session.  MSc Clinical & Health Psy MSc Clinical & Health Psy PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Clinical & Health PT MSc Clinical & Health Psy PT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Health Psychology MSc Health Psychology PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Health Psychology PT MSc Health Psychology PT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N To be provided by individual session facilitators  Lectures 20 0 130