PYMDPN-Treatments and Models of Depression

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Summer / Autumn / Spring module
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: 2023/4

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. 

Aims:

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


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

Assessable learning outcomes:

 Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

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


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 Activation 
  
  
  • Chronic Depression
  
  
  • Guided Discovery 
  
  
  • Older Adults
  
  
  • Chronic pain
  
  
  • Socratic Questioning 
  
  
  
  

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

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. 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	11.5	5.75	11.5
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)	30	30	30
Wider reading (directed)	5	5	5
Essay preparation			36.25
Reflection	10	10	10
Total hours by term	56.5	50.75	92.75
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

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: 

1. Knowledge of theory 


2. Knowledge of the theory informed treatment


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

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

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: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

50% in each piece of assessed work. A minimum of 80% attendance is required

Reassessment arrangements:

Students who do not obtain the required pass mark in the summative assessed work will be given the opportunity to resubmit, on one further occasion, any individual assessment that has been failed. The re-sit grade cannot exceed 50%. If a student does not complete the required attendance, they are expected to catch up on missed teaching hours by watching a recording of the session and submitting a 1500 word reflective piece on the topic.  If attendance falls below 80% for any module it will not be possible to make up the missed teaching in the current year.  Arrangements can be made for students to attend missed teaching in the following year in order to pass the module.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books: None

2) Specialist equipment or materials: None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: None

4) Printing and binding: None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: None

Last updated: 17 August 2023