EDF5566 Evidence-based interventions: Cognitive behaviour therapies
Faculty of Education
EDF5566 Evidence-based interventions: Cognitive behaviour therapies is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5561.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5566
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- EDF5721Clinical interventions in educational and developmental psychology
- EDF5516Clinical and therapeutic interventions
After EDF5566
No unit lists EDF5566 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite
Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fourth year sequence in psychology.
Overview
In this unit, case formulation skills are consolidated and extended by introducing theory and skills training in two empirically supported intervention approaches; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Approaches (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; ACT). You will examine the evidence base for and critically evaluate the applicability of these approaches to common presenting issues across the lifespan and with diverse population groups. Teaching approaches will include lectures, modelling and skills practice in small groups.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Case report and intervention plan (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Skills demonstration and reflection (2000 words or equivalent)Demonstration50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically appraise the applications and efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness Based Approaches for common presenting issues
- 2
evaluate the appropriateness and suitability of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness Based Approaches for a diverse range of populations with a specific focus on different contexts
- 3
integrate knowledge of case conceptualisation with evidence-based intervention to develop an intervention plan for clients with commonly seen presenting issues
- 4
demonstrate skill competence (suitable for a provisionally registered psychologist) in a range of cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness techniques, and self-reflect on practitioner competence.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
In order to meet the needs of students with varying amounts of practice experience and knowledge of cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness based approaches, a range of teaching modalities will be employed including: scheduled classes and pre-class reading/activities to introduce key unit concepts; small group discussions to extend and consolidate new knowledge; case based teaching to develop critical thinking skills; modelling of intervention techniques to demonstrate key unit skills; and role plays to facilitate skill development and self-reflective practice.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Pamela Patrick
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Pamela Patrick
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5566?
You need EDF5561 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF5566 offered?
In 2026, EDF5566 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5566?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5566 have an exam?
No. EDF5566 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.