Psychological Treatment of Mental Disorders (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24PSY425 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students to understand and apply various psychotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of mental disorders, including behaviorist, cognitive, and mindfulness-based therapies, as well as the role of psychological interventions in managing chronic physical conditions.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24PSY425(A)

Psychological Treatment of Mental Disorders

 (Theory)

 

 

CO199: Understand the nature and objectives of psychotherapies and how their effectiveness can be enhanced.

CO200: Identify a range of behaviourist approaches to psychological therapies and interventions and how they are applied in practice.

CO201: Develop an understanding to apply an array of classic and contemporary cognitive therapeutic techniques

CO202: Determine and understand the role of psychological interventions in the treatment and control of chronic physical problems.

CO203: Identify and understand the role of mindfulness and meditation-based practices on the upliftment of mental health

CO204: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Psychotherapy

Definitions, Objectives, Concept, Definition, Nature & Scope of Psychotherapies & Counselling, Goals & Effectiveness of Psychotherapies & Counselling.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Behaviour Therapies

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

12.00
Unit III: 
Cognitive Therapies

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.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Behaviour Medicine

Scope and Application of Psychological Principles in Health: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Oncology, Dermatology.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Indian Approaches to Psychotherapy

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.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • 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.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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