PSC 6497 - Cognitive Therapy

Institution:

Yeshiva University

Subject:

*Clinical Psychology

Description:

This introductory course on cognitive therapy will trace the theoretical framework of the cognitive model, provide an overview of the empirical status of Beck¿s cognitive therapy, and then focus largely on practical applications of the treatment. The course will outline the historical roots of cognitive therapy, outline the theoretical model on which the therapy is based, discuss basic cognitive structures such as automatic thoughts, dysfunctional assumptions, and schemas, as well as processes such as socratic dialogue and guided discovery. Students will learn how to identify and evaluate automatic thoughts.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 960-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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