CBT711 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Assessment Guidelines 2025/26 | PCI College

CBT711 Assessment Guidelines

Guidelines for writing a 3,000 word assignment on the evolution of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and its influence on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders.

Introduction

Provide an overview of the key developments in the evolution of CBT, highlighting how it has progressed from its origins in behaviour therapy and cognitive therapy to the integrated approach used today.

Explain how the evolution of CBT has influenced its application in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders.

Outline the structure and key objectives of your assignment.

The Evolution Of CBT

Discuss the origin and evolution of CBT throughout the ages.

Discuss how this evolution has influenced the conceptualization and treatment of mental health disorders.

The Application Of CBT In Mental Health
Describe how the evolution of CBT has influenced the diagnostic process for mental health disorders.

Discuss the role of case conceptualization in guiding the diagnostic assessment and treatment planning.

Provide examples of how CBT-informed case conceptualization can lead to more targeted and effective diagnoses.

Treatment

Explain how CBT techniques are used to treat a range of mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis.

Discuss the evidence-base supporting the efficacy of CBT in treating various mental health conditions.

Highlight specific CBT interventions (e.g., cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, behavioural activation) and how they target the maintenance factors of different disorders.

Management

Explore how the ongoing evolution of CBT has influenced the long-term management of mental health disorders.

Discuss the role of relapse prevention, skills training, and continued self-monitoring in the management of mental health conditions.

Strengths and Limitations of CBT Outline the key strengths of CBT.

Provide examples of how CBT has been successfully applied with diverse and multicultural client populations.

Limitations

Acknowledge the limitations of CBT

Discuss how the evolution of CBT has addressed some of these limitations, but also highlight areas where further development is needed.

Explore the importance of considering individual differences and contextual factors when applying CBT.

Conclusion

Summarise the key points regarding the evolution of CBT and its influence on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders.

Remember to support your arguments with relevant literature, case examples, and critical analysis throughout the assignment. Adhere to academic writing conventions, including proper citation and referencing.

Refer to specific details and instructions provided in the student portal for additional requirements and guidelines. Use APA7 referencing and citation styles throughout the assignment, adhering to academic standards.

Self-Disclosure And Child Protection Concerns

When writing your assignment, it is important that you remember that PCI Lecturers are mandated persons under the Children First Act, 2015 in respect of any disclosure that you make about your present or past.

A report will be submitted to TUSLA if an assignment refers to the sexual abuse of a child or harm being done to a child meeting the threshold set by TUSLA, where it is deemed that there may be a current or potential future child protection concern.

Please make sure you are familiar with the PCI College Child Protection Policy and self-disclosure guidelines available at Resources – Mandatory Reporting – All Documents

Note

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The average assignment turnaround time for the previous academic year was 6 weeks.

Please see the link to the Assignment Cover Sheet that should be used on the front of all your summative assignments – Assignment Cover Sheet.docx