M.A. (Psychology) CBT and REBT Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Semesters III and IV are from the Board's own Semester III and IV syllabus approved on 12 July 2024 (item 5.7 (N)), in force from 2024-25. The 2023 document's credit table shows an earlier plan for Semesters III and IV; the 2024 syllabus is the one the University examines, and its Winter 2026 timetables name these papers.
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Syllabus for CBT and REBT
The University's syllabus heads this course “CBT and REBT: Basics and Applications”; the University's list of courses names it “CBT and REBT”.
The University's own numbering is uneven here: the course outcomes are numbered CO1, CO2, CO3, CO3. Everything is reproduced exactly as printed.
Course objectives
- 1 To introduce basic concepts and processes in CBT
- 2 To orient about basic concepts and processes in REBT
- 3 To understand the techniques and skills in CBT and REBT
- 4 To familiarize about the possible applications of the same.
Course outcomes
- CO1 Students will be able to understand theoretical basis and basic concepts of CBT and REBT.
- CO2 Students will be able understand the systems, processes, techniques in CBT and REBT
- CO3 Students would be able to evaluate the use of different types of CBT and REBT approaches.
- CO3 Students will be able to apply this knowledge to different areas of psychological practice.
Unit 1: Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basic Concepts/ theory development and Current Status
- of CBT
- a CBT Theoretical Model: The development of Beck’s CBT; CBT; Recovery-Oriented Cognitive therapy; Principles of treatment; Misconceptions about CBT
- b Cognitive Conceptualization: initiating the process of conceptualization; automatic thoughts; Ways of detecting NAT; Examining and responding to NAT; Homework; ways of identifying and underlying assumption rules, uncovering core belief
- c The Therapeutic Relationship: guidelines for every session; collaboration with clients; use of self-disclosure; repair of ruptures; managing therapist’s negative reactions
- d Evaluation Session: objectives and structure of the evaluation session; first therapy session; setting goals & action plan; scheduling activities; feedback.
Unit 2: REBT: Basic Concepts and Processes
- a Major Theoretical Concepts: Goals, Purposes, and Rationality; Humanistic Emphasis; Two Basic Biological Tendencies; Two Fundamental Human Disturbances
- b ABCS Of REBT: irrational beliefs, activating events and consequents of emotions
- c Assessment Conceptualisation & Interventions
- d Process: Rational Emotive Behavioural Counselling sequence and process; Client obstacles and how to address them; Therapist Obstacles and how to address them.
Unit 3: Types and Techniques
- a Schema Therapy: Conceptual Model
- b Various types of CBT: Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT); Acceptance and Commitment (ACT);
- c Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT); Meichenbaum’s Cognitive Behaviour Modification.
- d RECBT
Unit 4: CBT and REBT Application
- a Client diversity and cultural competency of therapist
- b Barriers to treatment, managing problems
- c Application to disorders: depression, OCD, procrastination, anger
- d Individual application: couple, trauma & grief, LGBTQ
References
- Beck. J.S. (2021). Cognitive Behavior Therapy Basics And Beyond (3 rd ed). The Guilford Press.
- Ciarrochi, J.V. & Bailey, A. (2008). CBT Practitioner Guide To Act: How To Bridge The Gap
- Between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. New Harbinger
- Publications, Inc.
- Linehan, M.M. (2015) DBT: Skills Training Manual (2 nd ed). The Guilford Press New York London
- Neenan, M. and Dryden, W. (2015). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 100 Key Points And Techniques (2 nd ed.). Published Routledge.
- Dryden, W. & Neenan, M. (2004) The Rational Emotive Behavioural Approach To Therapeutic
- Change. Sage Publications
- Bernard, M.E. & Dryden, W. (Eds.) (2019).Advances In REBT Theory, Practice, Research,
- Measurement, Prevention And Promotion. Springer Publication. Https://Doi.Org/10.1007/978-3- 319-93118-0
- Dryden, W. (2012). Dealing With Emotional Problems Using Rational Emotive Cognitive Behaviour
- Therapy. Routledge.
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for M.A. (Psychology), Semester III and IV, AC 12/07/2024, Item No. 5.7 (N), in force from the academic year 2024-25. Wording and numbering are as printed there; the marks scheme is in the PDF above.
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