Advanced Intervention: Cognitive-Behavioral Theories   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

PP 507 - Advanced Intervention: Cognitive-Behavioral Theories


This course provides an overview of contemporary cognitive models and therapy techniques. This course reviews the basic assumptions of cognitive-behavioral theory, the major theorists, and treatment planning, case conceptualization, evaluation of treatment efficacy, therapeutic technique. The course emphasizes acquisition of a range of cognitive behavioral assessment and intervention techniques and intervention skills. It presents major cognitive modalities and their theoretical and research foundations. Emphasis is placed upon case conceptualization and the further development of a broad range of cognitive assessment, intervention. (3 credits)