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University of Sussex Postgraduate Diploma in
Psychological Therapy - Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy for Psychosis
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis pathway is designed to serve the needs
of mental–health practitioners who will work primarily with people experiencing
difficulties with psychosis
• Modular attendance in two and three day teaching blocks
• Course supervision includes telephone or web conferencing, reducing physical
attendance requirement
• Clinical Placements may be available with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
to complete the practice element
• A choice of completion over one or two years
• Option to top-up to MSc with CBT focused research training and project
UK entrance requirements
Students entering at the start of the course should possess (i) and (ii) with either (iii)
or (iv), plus (v):
(i) A Core Profession qualification in a mental health field as defined by the British
Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies or evidence of being able to
complete the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) requirements;
and
(ii) Foundation level knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and some
experience of providing structured psychological therapies or interventions;
and either
(iii) A first- or second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent
or
(iv) The ability to study successfully at postgraduate level, demonstrated through a
portfolio of evidence of previous written work produced in a training or work context;
plus
(v) Ready access to suitable clients (clients with common mental health presentations
of anxiety and depression for our CBT for Anxiety & Depression pathway, clients with
complex difficulties for our CBT for Complex Difficulties pathway and client’s with
difficulties associated with psychosis for the Psychosis pathway.
In order to be accepted on the course you must also pass an interview (approx. 45
mins).
CBT for Psychosis Pathway.
Fundamentals of CBT: 30 credit module
Module content
Day 1.
Overview of the fundamentals of CBT
Day 2.
General assessment and
measurement in CBT
Day 3.
An introduction to cognitive and
Behavioural theories
Day 4.
The CBT model and self reflection
and self practice
Day 5.
CBT assessment and formulation
Day 6.
Problem statements and SMART
goals
Day 7.
Cognitive therapy rating scale revised
(CTS-R)
Day 8.
Working with difference and the
experience of being on the receiving
end of CBT
Day 9.
An introduction to CBT supervision
Day 10.
The therapeutic relationship in CBT
Day 11.
Behavioural Change methods
Day 12.
Lapse prevention
CBT for anxiety: 15 Credit module
Module content
Day 1.
An introduction to anxiety disorders
& the service users experience
Day 2.
Cognitive Change Methods
Day 3.
Day 4.
CBT for Panic Disorder with and
without Agoraphobia; diagnosis,
formulation and treatment
CBT for Generalised Anxiety
Disorder; diagnosis, formulation and
treatment
Module Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate competence for delivery of the core features of
assessment and intervention in Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy.
2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical
awareness of the theory and evidence base of the core
features of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
3. Demonstrate an originality and reflective practice in the core
applications of psychological knowledge to the treatment
and understanding of mental health problems using
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Module Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate competence for delivery of assessment and
intervention in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety
Disorders, specifically Panic Disorder, with and without
Agoraphobia (PD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD),
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the context of complex difficulties
2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical
awareness of the theory and evidence base of Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder,
with and without Agoraphobia (PD), Generalised Anxiety
By the end of the Fundamentals of CBT,
CBT for Anxiety and CBT for Depression
modules students will have gained
knowledge and skills in the fundamental
theories, theorists, principles, strategies
and techniques in CBT for common
mental health difficulties which will
prepare them to undertake further
training in translating theory into practice
with regard to CBT for Psychosis
Day 5.
Day 6.
CBT for Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder; diagnosis, formulation and
treatment
CBT for Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder; diagnosis, formulation and
treatment
CBT for Depression: 15 credit module
Module content
Day 1.
An Introduction to Depression;
Diagnosis and Presentation
Day 2.
Using behavioural activation to treat
depression
Day 3.
Using behavioural activation to treat
depression
Day 4.
Using Cognitive Therapy to Treat
Depression
Day 5.
Using Cognitive Therapy to Treat
Depression
Day 6.
CBT for low self esteem
Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the context of
complex difficulties
3. Demonstrate an originality and reflective practice in the
application of psychological knowledge to the treatment and
understanding of mental health problems using Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, specifically Panic
Disorder, with and without Agoraphobia (PD), Generalised
Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the
context of complex difficulties
Module Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate competence for delivery of assessment and
intervention in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for depression
using behavioural activation and cognitive therapy in the
context of complex difficulties.
2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical
awareness of the theory and evidence base of Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy for depression using behavioural
activation and cognitive therapy in the context of complex
difficulties
3. Demonstrate an originality and reflective practice in the
application of psychological knowledge to the treatment and
understanding of mental health problems using Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy for depression using behavioural
activation and cognitive therapy in the context of complex
difficulties
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis: 15 credit module
Day 1.
Module content
Setting the Scene and the 'Patient's
Perspective'
Day 2.
Engagement and assessment
Module Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate competence for delivery of assessment and
intervention in Psychotic Phenomena and Bi Polar Disorder
2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical
awareness of the theory and evidence base of Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy for Psychotic Phenomena and Bi Polar
Disorder
The two CBT for psychosis modules
teach the core competencies knowledge
and skills required for working effective
using CBT with people with a diagnosis
of psychosis or bipolar disorder
Day 3.
Day 4.
Day 5.
Day 6.
Formulation of Psychosis and Bipolar
Moving from Formulation to
Intervention
Moving from Formulation to
Intervention
Relapse prevention planning
3. Demonstrate an originality and reflective practice in the
application of psychological knowledge to the treatment and
understanding of mental health problems using Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy for Psychotic Phenomena and Bi Polar
Disorder.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis - (Advanced) : 15 credit module
Module content
Module Learning outcomes
Day 1: am:
understanding common physical
1. Demonstrate competence for delivery of cognitive
difficulties associated with Psychosis
behavioural assessment, formulation and intervention in
complex psychotic phenomena that include; command
and Bi-Polar
hallucinations, high risk presentations, complications
Pm:
Understanding Pharmacology of
associated with trauma, bipolar disorder and brief evidence
medications associated with
based interventions.
Psychosis and Bi-Polar
2.
Demonstrate
a systematic understanding of, and critical
Day 2.
Engaging family and carers. Working
awareness of the theory and evidence base of complex
with and across organisations
psychotic phenomena that include; command hallucinations,
Day 3.
Working with voices and command
high risk presentations, complications associated with
hallucinations and risk with complex
trauma, bipolar disorder and brief evidence based
presentations
interventions.
Day 4.
CBT for Bipolar
Day 5.
Psychosis, Bi-Polar, trauma and PTSD. 3. Demonstrate an originality and reflective practice in the
application of cognitive behavioural therapy for people
Day 6.
Psychosis and Bi-Polar within cosuffering from complex psychotic phenomena that include;
existing complex presentations
command hallucinations, high risk presentations,
complications associated with trauma, bipolar disorder and
brief evidence based interventions.
CBT skills and Supervision: 30 credit module
Skills: Separate skills sessions are attached to each
module to consolidate on the practice of skills
associated with each module.
Supervision: The course requires that each student
undertakes a minimum of 70 hours of supervision by a
BABCP accredited therapist
Module Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate competence for delivery of the core skills in
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of, and critical
awareness of the theory and evidence base underpinning the
practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
3. Demonstrate an originality and reflective and reflexive
practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Online Application for the PG Dip CBT can be found here
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/2016/taught/1672/33402#course
Please note: The CBTp pathway is not being currently advertised on the University website-preference would need to be stated on the application form.
Individual module CPD attendance.
CBT for Psychosis and CBT for Psychosis (Advanced) are open to attend either as CPD. Applicants must either have completed a diploma in CBT previously or be a Clinical
Psychologist working mainly using CBT as a modality.
Individual Workshop attendance
We are offering some of the teaching days in CBT for Psychosis (advanced) as standalone workshop days. Further information can be given on application
CBTp Supervison
This will run as a 5 day course in August/September. Further information can be given on application