Module-1 History and Development of MCT
o Origins and foundational theories
o Evolution from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to MCT
Key Concepts in Metacognition
o Definition and role of metacognition in mental health
o Differentiating between cognition and metacognition
o The Self-Regulatory Executive Function (S-REF) model
o Types of metacognitive beliefs (positive and negative) |
Module 2: Theoretical Foundations of MCT
Cognitive-Attentional Syndrome (CAS)
o Understanding the process of worry, rumination, and threat monitoring
o How CAS contributes to psychological disorders
Metacognitive Beliefs and Their Impact
o Positive beliefs about worry or rumination
o Negative beliefs about uncontrollability and danger
Development of Psychological Disorders from a MetaCognitive Perspective
o Anxiety disorders
o Depression
o Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
o Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
Module 3: Core Techniques of MetaCognitive Therapies
Attention Training Technique (ATT)
o Enhancing cognitive flexibility through attention control
Detached Mindfulness
o Practicing non-engagement with thoughts and worries
o Differentiating between mindfulness and detached mindfulness
Modifying Metacognitive Beliefs
o Challenging unhelpful metacognitive beliefs
o Behavioral experiments to test beliefs
Rumination and Worry Reduction Techniques
o Strategies for reducing persistent rumination
o Techniques to break the worry cycle |
Module 4: Application of MCT in Treating Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
o Role of metacognitive beliefs in maintaining GAD
o Techniques to address worry and uncontrollability
Social Anxiety Disorder
o Modifying self-focused attention and beliefs about evaluation
Panic Disorder
o Techniques to manage catastrophic misinterpretations of physical symptoms |
Module 5: Clinical Practice and Case Formulation
Assessment in MCT
o How to assess metacognitive beliefs and CAS in clients
Case Formulation
o Creating personalized treatment plans based on metacognitive formulations
Therapist Guidelines
o Key principles for implementing MCT in clinical settings
o Managing therapeutic challenges |
Module 6: Ethical Considerations and Professional Development
Ethical Issues in MetaCognitive Therapy
o Maintaining professional boundaries
o Ensuring client safety and confidentiality
Ongoing Professional Development
o Resources for continuing education in MCT
o Supervision and training opportunities |
Module 7: Final Project/Case Study
Application of MCT
o Students will conduct a detailed case study or present a practical project
demonstrating their understanding and application of MetaCognitive Therapy
techniques. |
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