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Psychological Treatment of Mental Disorders
COURSE OUTCOMES
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Course Outcomes |
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On completion of this course, the students will be able to: CO181: Understand the nature and objectives of psychotherapies and how their effectiveness can be enhanced. CO182: Identify a range of behaviourist approaches to psychological therapies and interventions and how they are applied in practice. CO183: Develop an understanding to apply an array of classic and contemporary cognitive therapeutic techniques CO184: Determine and understand the role of psychological interventions in the treatment and control of chronic physical problems. CO185: Identify and understand the role of mindfulness and meditation-based practices on the upliftment of mental health |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Definitions, Objectives, Concept, Definition, Nature & Scope of Psychotherapies & Counselling, Goals & Effectiveness of Psychotherapies & Counselling.
Origin, Foundations, Principles & Methodologies, Problems and Criticisms, Empirical Status, Systematic Desensitisation, Extinction- Graded Exposure, Flooding and Response Prevention, Implosion, Covert Extinction, Negative Practice, Stimulus Satiation; Skill Training- Assertiveness Training, Modelling, Behavioural Rehearsal; Operant Procedures - Token Economy, Contingency Management; Aversion, Biofeedback
Cognitive Model, Techniques, Indications and Current Status of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy and Schema Focused Therapy.
Scope and Application of Psychological Principles in Health: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Oncology, Dermatology
Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness –Based Intervention, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Methods, Processes and Outcome.
· Bergin, A.E. & Grasfield, S.L. (1970) (Eds). Handbook of Psychology and Behavior Change. N.Y.: John Woley.
· Erskine, Richard, (1988), Integrative Psychotherapy in Action. N.Y.: Morrison, Janet. P. And Sage Publications,
· Tunks, E & Bellismo, A. (1991). Behavioural medicine: Concepts & procedures. New York: Pergamon Press.
· Veeraraghavan, Vimla (1985) A Textbook of Psychotherapy, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.
Wolberg, L.R. (1967). The Techniques of Psychotherapy, Vol. I & II. N.Y.: Bruner Grune Stratton
Suggested Readings
· Bandura, A (1969), Principles of Behaviour Modification. N.Y.: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
· Bannister, D. (Ed.) (1973). Issues and Approaches in Psychological Therapies, N.Y.: Wiley International.
· Sen, A.K. (1982). Mental Retardation: An Indian Perspective. Varanasi: Rupa Publishers
· Sen Anima (1988), Psychological Integration of the Handicapped a Challenge to Society. New Delhi: Mittal Publications.
E-Resources
· ResearchGate
· JSTOR
· Proquest
· Shodhganga
· Delnet
· Google Scholar
· National Digital Library (NPTEL)
· Academia
Journals:
· Psychological Assessment.
· Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science.
· Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal and Behavioural Psychology
