PSY543 COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES I
| Course Code: | 2330543 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYŞE NURAY KARANCI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Develop an understanding of the general cognitive behavioral approaches to psychopathology and psychotherapy Develop cognitive case formulations for selected cases Use appropriate diagnostic tools to assess patient suitability for CT and to examine potential roadblocks Apply processes and techniques of CBT Understand their own schemas , automatic thoughts and cognitive processes.
Course Content
The aim of this course is to review concepts of abnormality and current classification systems in psychopathology. The course will particularly focus upon anxiety and mood disorders. The course will provide an examination of the empirical and theoretical literature on the symptomatology and etiology of anxiety and mood disorders and will also focus upon the treatment of these disorders by cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches.
Course Learning Outcomes
Discuss the general cognitive behavioral approaches to psychopathology and psychotherapy
Develop a cognitive case formulation for selected cases
Use appropriate diagnostic tools to assess patient suitability for CT and potential roadblocks
Apply processes and techniques of cognitive therapy
Understand their own schemas , automatic thoughts , cognitive processes and character strengths