The aim of this module is to provide a foundational framework for the understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP). The module will provide students with the core knowledge and skills necessary to commence their professional education as a CBP student therapist. The module will also build on existing therapeutic skills and assist the student in the development of the therapeutic relationship which serves to underpin the basis of all psychological therapies. This module contains a "Readiness to Practice" assessment which the student is required to pass before commencing one to one client work on placement.

1. Discuss the relevance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for all interventions, including the essential components of a therapeutic relationship, along with its facilitators and inhibitors.
2. Critically appraise the importance of self-awareness in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic relationship.
3. Debate the professional and ethical dimensions of therapeutic communication and the therapeutic relationship.
4. Criticall discuss the historical evolution of psychotherapy and the resultant emergence of the main therapeutic modalities
5. Critically discuss the rationale for the development, and impact of the development of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy as a treatment modality
6. Evaluate Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy models in relation to collaborative case formulation
7. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the essential role that a thorough initial client assessment plays within a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy approach
8. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the Principles and Application of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy including the structuring of a typical session and its possible follow-up progression.

The aim of this module is to build on the foundational framework established in module 1. This module is designed to extend the students' knowledge, understanding and skills in the application of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) with specific client groups. Anxiety and Depression are the most common mental health challenges where CBP is applied. Thus, the aim of this module is to develop student competence in the application of CBP in these specific population groupings.

1. Describe in detail the aetiology and presentation of Depression and Anxiety
2. Develop a cognitive behavioural treatment programme for a client presenting with Depression or Anxiety, including screening, assessing, designing, implementing and evaluating
3. Display the ability to generalise the application of a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy model in developing a clear collaborative case formulation for a client presenting with either Depression and/or Anxiety.
4. Display the ability to apply psychoeducation in clinical practice with clients presenting with Depression and Anxiety
5. Illustrate knowledge and skills in the application of homework assignments in working with clients presenting with Depression and Anxiety
6. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in compiling safety plans for clients presenting with Depression and/ or Anxiety, including identifying the need for a comprehensive risk assessment
7. Appraise relevant evidenced-based literature on the practice of CBP with Depression and Anxiety.
8. Demonstrate the application of evidenced based interventions specific to individualized presentations in clients presenting with Depression and Anxiety

The module is designed to enable students to explore the methodological issues and practical issues about research. It will assist students determine the right research design for their research questions in practice and provides an opportunity for students to debate, challenge and clarify research issues. This module provides students with the skills needed to source, evaluate, and implement evidence in practice. Students are also introduced to the many approaches used in synthesising evidence from primary studies. The module also prepares students to develop a research proposal/protocol in preparation to undertake a research study.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the steps of the research process and evidence-based practice.
2. Critically discuss theoretical perspectives on research approaches and methodology across the qualitative, quantitative and evidence synthesis domains.
3. Formulate an answerable research/clinical question using the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome and Time (PICOT) (or equivalent) approach and demonstrate the ability to systematically search for evidence.
4. Describe a plan with clear rationales for data collection, sampling, data analysis and rigour to be used when conducting a primary qualitative or quantitative study or evidence synthesis.
5. Identify and discuss appropriate reporting guideline for research and discuss relevant application of guidelines with the chosen research approach.
6. Defend appropriate project plan and outcomes pertaining to the proposed study

This module is designed to extend the repertoire of skills of the developing Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) therapist towards more complex presentations such as Psychosis, OCD etc. The module aims to equip the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with clients who present with more complex presentations than anxiety and depression. In so doing, the student is challenged to demonstrate the ability to generalise existing core CBP skills to more complex presentations.

1. Distinguish the aetiology and presentation of a number of complex presentations e.g. OCD, Psychosis, PTSD, Trauma, Bipolar affective Disorder, Eating Disorders and Neurodiversity
2. Develop a cognitive behavioural treatment programme for a client presenting with a complex presentation, including screening, assessing, designing, implementing and evaluating.
3. Formulate a clear collaborative case formulation for a client presenting with a complex disorder by generalizing the application of the CBT 5 part model.
4. Implement psychoeducation in clinical practice with clients presenting with complex disorders and be able to discriminate the suitability of this approach in individual complex presentations
5. Relate knowledge and skills in the application of homework assignments in working with clients presenting with Complex Disorders
6. Identify when it may be necessary for the integration of CBT with other therapeutic modalities in some cases in the care of clients with complex presentations and communicate through appropriate MDCT referral pathways
7. Appraise relevant evidenced based literature on the practice of CBP with complex presentations
8. Critically evaluate the application of evidenced based interventions specific to individualized presentations in clients with complex presentations

This module is designed to expose the student to newer developments within the field of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP). In this way, the student will be ready to embrace current and future developments within this field. They will be provided with an opportunity to explore how some of these new generation/third wave modalities may be integrated into traditional CBP to complement existing practices.

1. Critically appraise the strengths and limitations of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy as a therapeutic modality
2. Critically discuss the concept of third wave and new generation Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
3. Argue the rationale and historical development of third wave/new generation Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
4. Identify and analyse different treatment modalities that are included in third wave/new generation Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
5. Critically discuss the evidence base for third wave/new generation Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
6. Compare and Contrast two different modalities that come under the term new generation/third wave Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
7. Apply the principles of a third wave/new generation modality into existing Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy structures

8. Critically evaluate the integration of third wave/new generation modalities in traditional Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy

This module is designed to incorporate all aspects of professional practice that the student will be exposed to during the programme. The module will support the student in developing and extending professional clinical competence in the practice of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy throughout the programme.

1. Critically evaluate the role of the Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist as part of a Multidisciplinary Mental Health Team
2. Execute the CNS role with knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in the context of the autonomous role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in professional practice.
3. Develops their CNS role effectively within the wider multi-disciplinary care team displaying effective communication with colleagues and clients in accordance with legal, professional and regulatory requirements.
4. Critically discuss the importance of self awareness and the impact of prior learning, attitudes, values, judgements and how they impinge on the therapeutic relationship
5. Critically evaluate their own performance in professional practice through a reflective practice process.
6. Interacts with clients and colleagues in a way that shows understanding, awareness and skill in dealing with contemporary, cultural and sociological challenges e.g. social inclusion, diversity, ethnic minority and asylum seekers/migrants populations.
7. Values the role of supervision in Professional Practice and utilizes such supervision to enhance professional practice.
8. Integrates professional theory and practice displaying progressive competency development in professional practice.