2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LAUT3006 Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills
30 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Gillian Tober
Email: gillian.tober@nhs.net
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Certified evidence of ability to study at Level 2AND
English Language Qualification GCSE Grade C or above
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The syllabus introduces students to cognitive and behavioural learning theories of addiction and to the treatment outcome research supporting interventions based in these theories. This will include understanding the role of the environment and significant others in initiating substance use and recruiting support for initiating and maintaining change.Problem solving, behavioural management and relapse prevention skills to include behavioural analysis of drug and alcohol use, teaching coping skills, goal setting and planning, and monitoring and evaluating outcomes of an intervention.Objectives
To familiarise students with the theory and practice of cognitive behavioural treatments of addiction from harm reduction to abstinence goals in order that they can achieve competence in delivering these in practice settings, monitor their delivery and evaluate their outcomes.Learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will be able to:
- to evaluate the effectiveness of their practice using a relevant knowledge base, to demonstrate and explicit adherence to their own professional values and to the provision of ethically sound practice;
- to describe the cognitive and behavioural learning theries of substance use and misuse;
- to demonstrate a problem solving approach to client assessment and treatment planning;
- to demonstrate an in depth understanding of the principles and practice of coping skills training;
- to synthesise theory and practice of CBCS;
- to carry out a behaviural analysis of substance use;
- to make plans, set goals, assess effectiveness and give feedback as an autonomous practitioner;
- to recruit and mobilise third party support;
- to follow a manual based protocol of treatment (Monti et al, 1989);
- to demonstrate knowledge of different methods of evaluation and their relative utility;
- to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions and critically assess in comparison to other treatments;
- to critically reflect on practice, to describe learning that has occured and learning needs that have been identified.
Skills outcomes
Ability to deliver cognitive behavioural interventions and critically appraise outcomes.
Syllabus
The syllabus covers theories of behaviour, motivation and behaviour change and the resulting practice delivered in a treatment setting, monitoring and evaluation of practice.
Behavioural analysis
Goal setting
Coping with craving
Cognitive change
Assertiveness and refusal skills
Network based relapse prevention
Outcome measurement
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Work Based Learning | 20 | 6.00 | 120.00 |
| Lecture | 16 | 1.50 | 24.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 2.50 | 20.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 0.50 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 134.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 166.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
50 hours private reading75 hours assignment and seminar preparation
9 hours producing assignments
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Individual tutorials including feedback on seminar presentations, video recorded practice and course work with teaching team, and supervision with Practice Mentor.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | Written assignment 2,500 word. Each assignment carries equal weighting No compensation permitted. | 33.30 |
| Practical | Video assignment of 30 minutes duration (each accompanied by a 1,000 word Analysis Report) | 33.30 |
| Practical | Video assignment of 30 minutes duration accompanied by a 1,000 word Analysis Report | 33.40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
There is no compensation between assessments. Each assessment must be passed.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/07/2017
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