Assessment and Formulation (PSYC0111)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module can only be taken by students registered on a relevant Masters programme delivered by Anna Freud.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Therapy requires the clinician鈥檚 capacity to understand and make appropriate assessments and to link such assessments to case conceptualisation and treatment planning. This module, which is both theoretical and practical, covers some of the key topics related to assessment and planning therapeutic interventions with children and families, from a multi-theoretical perspective.

The module focuses on the process that a family experience on referral in to a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) through to planning an intervention. The teaching in this module considers what impacts the onset of difficulties in children and families and assessment of these difficulties across different contexts. Students will be required to engage in group activities and role-plays in order to develop their assessment and formulation skills.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 17
Module leader: Dr Rachel Ransley
Who to contact for more information: DPCPAdministrator@annafreud.org

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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