Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (8ALF024)

Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (8ALF024)

Level ~ Graduate Diploma
Availability ~ To be announced
Type ~ Lifespan Unit

This unit provides foundational knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy. Students will be introduced to core concepts including cognitive and behavioural strategies. Adaptions of CBT across the lifespan will be considered.


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the unit, students will be able to:

  1. Describe and define core concepts of cognitive behavioural therapy; and
  2. Examine adaptations of cognitive behavioural therapy for diverse contexts.

Weekly Schedule
Week 1 Core concepts in CBT I
Week 2 Core concepts in CBT II
Week 3 Cognitive strategies
Week 4 Behavioural strategies
Week 5 CBT across the lifespan