Systems and Skills Interventions in Psychology-II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24PSY 424(A)/(B)*
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand and apply systemic approaches and intervention strategies in psychological practice.Develop practical skills to implement and evaluate psychological interventions within various systems (e.g., families, organizations)

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24PSY 424(A)

 

Systems and Skills Interventions in Psychology-II

 

 

CO187: Gain a comprehensive understanding of evaluating and applying cognitive-based interventions effectively

CO188: Develop a deep understanding of identifying irrational beliefs and utilize techniques to promote emotional well-being and behavioral change.

CO189: Develop skills in behavior assessment and implementing action-oriented interventions.

CO190: Gain proficeincy about the role of cognitions in shaping emotions and behaviors, explore various intervention strategies,gain insights into group therapy dynamics and its therapeutic milieu.

CO191: Integrate diverse therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment plans to individual client needs effectively.

CO192: 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: 
Therapy Systems Emphasising Thoughts I

Cognitive Therapy: Theory of Personality and Therapy. Emerging approaches emphasising thoughts.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Therapy Systems Emphasising Thoughts II

Albert Ellis & Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Therapy Systems Emphasising Actions

Behaviour Therapy- history, Theory of Personality, Goals, Assessment and General Treatment Approach; Reality Therapy: Choice Theory and Therapy; Solution Focused Therapy

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Cognitive behaviour therapy

Major Constructs, Importance of Cognitions, Learning and Functional Analysis; Goals, Process of Change, Traditional Intervention Strategies and Brief Intervention Strategies. Group Therapy- Models, Process, Therapeutic Milieu

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Integrated and Eclectic Treatment System I

Overview, Theories of Integrated and Eclectic Treatment- Cyclical Psychodynamics, Trans-Theoretical, Multimodal.

 

*Course offered to both, clinical and counseling psychology specializations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Corey, G. (1996). Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy. New Delhi: S. Chand & Publications.
  • Capuzzi, D. (1998). Counselling and psychotherapy: Theories and Interventions. New Delhi: Pearson Education India.
  • Korchin, S.J. (2004). Modern Clinical Psychology: Principles of Intervention in the Clinic and Community. New Delhi: CBS Publishers.
  • Sharf, R.S., (2011). Theories of Psychotherapy and Counselling: Concepts and Cases. Broadman & Holman Publishers.

 

Suggested Readings

  • Beck, J.S. (1995). Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond. New York: Guildford Press.
  • Dryden, W. (1989) Rational Emotive Counselling in Action. Delhi: Sage Publications.
  • Kaslow, H.W. (2004). Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy. (Vol. I to IV). Noida: John Wiley and Sons.
  • McMullin, R.E. (1999). The New Handbook of Cognitive Therapy Techniques. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
  • Nelson-Jones, R. (2012). Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage Publications.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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