Postgraduate Course: Fundamentals of CBT with Children and Young People (CLPS11063)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course is a core element of the MSc Psychological Therapies (CBT) and is designed for students undertaking clinical placements within the Centre for Psychological Therapies, as well as child and adolescent mental health professionals working in NHS or related settings.
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| Course description |
The course introduces the evidence base and theoretical foundations of cognitive and behavioural interventions for children and adolescents. Students will examine the application of cognitive¿behavioural models to the assessment, formulation, and treatment of anxiety and depression in young people. Core themes include the evaluation of CBT¿s effectiveness; the relevance of cognitive developmental theory for therapeutic practice; and the adaptation of behavioural and cognitive methods for children, adolescents, and families. A specific focus is placed on CBT interventions for anxiety and depression.
A key feature of the course is its integrative teaching approach, which considers typical and atypical cognitive, emotional, and social development and the interaction among these domains. Students will develop a developmentally informed understanding of clinical presentations and learn to embed this knowledge within CBT case formulation.
The course is delivered over the full academic year, beginning in Semester 1 and continuing into Semester 2. Teaching is provided through a blend of lectures, interactive workshops, and structured online tasks
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2026/27, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
| Course Start Date |
21/09/2026 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Online Activities 10,
Formative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
164 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% coursework.
One assignment of 4000 words. |
| Feedback |
Formative feedback relating to the summative assessment will be given during class by staff and / or peers
Summative feedback will be given on the assignment via Learn
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical and integrated understanding of the developmental and psychological theories that underlie effective CBT interventions as these are applied to anxiety and depression based problems in childhood.
- Demonstrate awareness of and critical reflection on the evidence-base for CBT with children and young people and its implementation in practice.
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Reading List
Manassis K (2009) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Children: A Guide for the Community Practitioner, East Sussex: Routledge
Stallard P (2008) Anxiety: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People, East Sussex: Routledge
Stallard P (2002) Think Good - Feel Good: A Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Workbook for Children and Young People, Chichester: Wiley
Verduyn C, Rogers J and Wood A (2009) Depression: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People, East Sussex: Routledge |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
* Research and enquiry skills, including evaluation and critical analysis
* Personal and intellectual autonomy skills, including accountability and working with others
* Technical and practical skills
* Communication, numeracy and IT skills |
| Keywords | CBT,Children,Adolescent,Therapy |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mrs Lisa Esingle
Tel:
Email: lesingle@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Clara Shaw
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
Email: Clara.Shaw@ed.ac.uk |
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