Module Code:

PS914

Module Name:

Case Study Seminar

Module Credits (CATS):

15

Module Convener

Claudie Fox

Module Teachers

Claudie Fox

Module Aims

This module has been developed to enable students to develop their skills at integrating psychological theory with clinical practice.

The purpose of this module will be to complement the content modules of the MSc course by providing a venue for analysis, reporting, and group discussion of clinical case studies. It will build upon the theoretical teaching and learning associated with the other taught modules by using real life clinical cases to demonstrate how psychological theory is utilised when working in a range of clinical settings.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to consider how a range of psychological factors can affect how an individual functions
• Critically consider how academic theory can be applied to clinical case histories
• Demonstrate a basic level of skills at formulating clinical presentations including consideration of a range of contextual factors
• Demonstrate the ability to theoretically use that formulation to identify the basic premise for psychological intervention
• Apply their knowledge of outcome research to critique the clinical management of clinical cases
• Detect and analyse the uniqueness of the perspective psychological clinicians can bring to case histories

All Learning Objectives are assessed by all elements of the assessment.

Module Work Load

Module Length

20 weeks

Seminars

14 seminars of 2 hours each

Attendance

Attendance at seminars is compulsory

Module Assessment

Assessed work:

Exam - 2 hours

Weighting:

100%

Module Programme

Although the content may vary, the module will cover subjects such as:

• The role of the Psychologist in Neuropsychological Assessment
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents
• Forensic Case Presentation
• Working with Psychosis
• Working with Relational Trauma using Cognitive Analytic Therapy
• Working with Adults with Learning Disabilities
• Working with Adults with Health Anxiety
• Interventions for Supporting Service Users who Self-Harm
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Complex Trauma

Module Reading List