Core Skills for Working with Young People with Mental Health Problems and Their Families
| Module title | Core Skills for Working with Young People with Mental Health Problems and Their Families |
|---|---|
| Module code | PYCM027 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 60 |
| Module staff | Dr Alex Boyd (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 25 |
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Module description
Applying evidence-based psychological therapies to children, young people and their families requires fundamental academic knowledge and clinical skills together with a reflective approach to practice. This module delivers the Department of Health’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies for Children and Young People Programme (CYP-IAPT) national curriculum of core knowledge and skills you will need in order to practice effectively as an evidence-based psychological therapist. You will explore how session-by-session measurement and routine outcome monitoring are fundamental components of effective practice. You will have the opportunity to reflect on the importance of user involvement in all aspects of CYP IAPT.
Module aims - intentions of the module
In this module you will develop your practice in evidence-based psychological therapies for children, young people and families. You will develop the knowledge and core competencies required to be an effective practitioner, as determined by the national curriculum for the CYP IAPT Programme.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Synthesise theory and practice in planning, delivering and reflecting on evidence-based psychological therapies for children, young people and families
- 2. Apply the generic core competencies in evidence-based psychological therapies for children, young people and families
- 3. Identify how you meet the relevant national core competency standards in psychological therapies for children, young people and families
- 4. Evaluate the use of routine outcome monitoring in therapy practice
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Address systematically complex therapy practice problems that may be framed within unpredictable contexts, thinking critically, creatively, and independently
- 6. Critique the wider ethical and professional issues encountered within psychological therapy practice
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Appraise your personal strengths and weaknesses in training and experience, and reflect upon the implications for your further training needs
- 8. Function independently and reflectively as a learner and practitioner
Syllabus plan
This module is taught through weekly whole day workshops and half-day small group tutorials in terms one and two. Topics derived from Roth and Pilling (2005) will form the core content of the workshops: mental health services for young people and families, including assessment, outcome measurement, service user involvement, and evidence-based treatments; core competences for addressing mental health problems in young people and supporting parents; ethical issues associated with treating mental health problems in this age group; child protection and professional issues. There will be plenty of opportunities for skills practice and discussion of clinical issues through simulation and problem-based learning.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 400 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 150 | Lectures and workshops |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 50 | Small group tutorials these will be used to debate and reflect upon salient practice issues |
| Guided Independent Study | 300 | Reading and preparation for workshops and tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | 50 | Independent role playing/practice with colleagues or personal reflection to develop practice skills |
| Guided Independent Study | 50 | Preparation of assignments |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-rating of baseline core therapy competencies A | 20 minute supervision group discussion | 2-3, 7-8 | Oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor rating of core therapy competencies B (this assessment must be passed; failure in this assessment will lead to failure in the module and the programme) | 20 | CYP IAPT core competency assessment practice supervisor rating using CAPS rating scale | 2-3, 7-8 | Supervisor written feedback |
| Supervisor rating of core therapy competencies C (this assessment must be passed; failure in this assessment will lead to failure in the module and the programme) | 20 | CYP IAPT core competency assessment practice supervisor rating using CAPS rating scale | 2-3, 7-8 | Supervisor written feedback |
| Evidence-based theory essay (this assessment must be passed; failure in this assessment will lead to failure in the module and the programme) | 30 | 3000 words | 1, 4, 6, 8 | Written |
| Reflective practice log (this assessment must be passed; failure in this assessment will lead to failure in the module and the programme) | 30 | 2000 words | 1-3, 5, 7-8 | Written |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor rating of core therapy competencies A | Supervisor rating of core therapy competencies A | 2-3, 7-8 | Four weeks after written feedback |
| Supervisor rating of core therapy competencies B | Supervisor rating of core therapy competencies B | 2-3, 7-8 | Four weeks after written feedback |
| Evidence-based theory essay | Evidence-based theory essay | 1, 4, 6, 8 | Four weeks after written feedback |
| Reflective practice log | Reflective practice log | 1-3, 5, 7-8 | Four weeks after written feedback |
Re-assessment notes
Four assessments are required for this module. In all cases re-assessment will be the same as the original assessment. Where you have been referred/deferred for any form of assessment detailed above you will have the opportunity to retake within four weeks from the date that feedback was provided.
If you pass re-assessments taken as a result of deferral, your re-assessment will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment and the overall module mark will not be capped.
If you pass re-assessments taken as a result of referral (i.e. following initial failure in the assessment), the overall module mark will be capped at 50%.
If you fail re-assessments taken as a result of referral (i.e. following initial failure in the assessment), you will be failed in the module and as a consequence you will be failed in the programme and your registration as a student of the University will be terminated.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Child IAPT National curriculum (2012). London: Department of HealthRoth, A.D. and Pilling, S. (2007). Core competencies required to deliver effective psychological therapies.London: HMSO, Department of Health.Fonagy, P. and Target, M. (2005). What works for whom: a critical review for children and adolescents. London: Routledge
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
All resources will be made available on ELE. This includes additional material covered in the tutorials, the required readings, information about assessment and additional material (e.g., videos).
Other resources: DVD/audio competency clips from IAPT and University of Exeter teaching team.
| Credit value | 60 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 30 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 27/11/2012 |
| Last revision date | 04/08/2020 |
