On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Explain and critically evaluate theories and models of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Family Therapy (APAC GA:3.2).
2. Implement a CBT assessment, formulation, therapeutic intervention and reflect on practice (APAC GA: 3.3, 3.6, 3.9, 3.15).
3. Contrast CBT and Family Therapy interventions across a range of psychological problems (APAC GA:3.2).
4. Examine therapeutic complexities and develop ways to evaluate and tailor CBT and Family Therapy approaches in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and multicultural contexts (APAC GA:3.2, 3.3, 3.7).

1. Theoretical and empirical foundations of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
2. CBT issues and methods
3. CBT assessment and case formulation
4. CBT application to common psychological problems and settings.
5. CBT related therapeutic approaches
6. Theoretical and empirical foundations of Family Therapy (FT)
7. Family therapy issues and methods
8. Introduction to family therapy assessment, and case formulation
9. Introduction to family therapy applications
10. Tailoring CBT in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and multicultural contexts