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Duration
12 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 31 Jul 2023
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QS Ranking 2023
20
Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
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Subject details
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- • Behavioural and cognitive behavioural therapy.
- • Therapeutic relationships.
- • Counselling theory and process: the helping model.
- • Working with neurodiverse populations.
- • Mindfulness-based approaches.
- • Acceptance and commitment therapy.
- • Motivational interviewing.
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
and one ofAdditional requirements
No additional requirements
In this subject you will develop an in-depth understanding of a range of different approaches to psychological intervention for psychological and behavioural problems. The main focus will be on psychological interventions for individuals but the subject will also explore group and public health interventions designed to change behaviour. The theoretical and empirical support for different intervention strategies will be explored and students will have opportunities to analyse the merits or otherwise of particular approaches. Students will learn to apply basic listening skills required in helping situations and explore effective strategies to motivate behaviour change.
- Critical Essay (1,500-words) (35%)
- Online test (1 hour; 1,200 word equivalent) (30%)
- Individual written report (750 words) (25%)
- 1 x 20 minute online quiz (350 words equivalency) (10%)
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