Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology (RICPP)

Therapeutic Intervention
Credit Hours: 3
MSCP-1

Lesson Plan
Weeks Topics Teaching Resources/ Evaluation Assessment
Strategies reading criteria procedure
material Sessional
1 Behavior Therapy Lecture CONTEMPORARY Include in Mid- Include in Mid-
using BEHAVIOR term exams term exams
Introduction to Behavioral Modification PPT/group THERAPY
Defining Human Behavior discussion (MICHAEL D., 5th
Characteristics of Behavior Modification ed)
Historical Roots of Behavior Modification
Areas of Application

2 Measurement of Behavior and Behavior change Lecture CONTEMPORARY Include in Mid- Include in Mid-
Observing and Recording Behavior using BEHAVIOR term exams term exams
(Direct and Indirect assessment) PPT/group THERAPY
Graphing Behavior and Behavior Change discussion (MICHAEL D., 5th
(Graphing Behavioral Data and Research Designs) ed)
Basic Principles
Review of Basic Concepts: ABCs of Behavior, Reinforcement
Schedules, Types of Reinforcement (Positive and Negative),
Punishment (Positive and Negative), Extinction and Spontaneous
Recovery, Stimulus Control

3 Procedures to Establish New Behavior Lecture CONTEMPORARY Include in Mid- Include in Mid-
 Shaping, Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control, using BEHAVIOR term exams term exams
Chaining, Behavioral skills Training Procedures PPT/group THERAPY
discussion (MICHAEL D., 5th
 Procedures to Increase Desirable Behavior and Decrease ed)
Undesirable Behaviors Cognitive
 Understanding Problem Behavior through Functional Therapy of
Analysis. Anxiety
 Applying Extinction, Differential Reinforcement, Disorders: A
Antecedent Control Procedures, Time-out and Response Practice Manual
Cost, Positive Punishment Procedures and The Ethics of and Conceptual
Punishment), Promoting Generalization. Guide author:
Wells, Adrian.

4 Other Behavioral Change Procedures Lecture CONTEMPORARY Include in Mid- Include in Mid-
 Self-Management, Habit Reversal Procedure, The Token using BEHAVIOR term exams term exams
Economy, Behavioral Contracts. PPT/group THERAPY
 Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures discussion (MICHAEL D., 5th
 Cognitive Behavior Modification ed)
 Behavior Therapy in Groups
Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavior Management Cognitive
Failure and Negative Outcome in Behavior Therapy Therapy of
Contributions to Ibn Sina on Conditioning. Anxiety
Behavioral choice (Al-Ghazali). Disorders: A
Behavioral therapy congruent with Islamic beliefs and practices. Practice Manual
and Conceptual
Guide author:
Wells, Adrian.

5 Presentation week related to behavior therapy

6 Cognitive Behavior Therapy Lecture Cognitive Include in Mid- Include in Mid-
using Therapy of term exams term exams
 History of CBT. PPT/group Anxiety
 Current Status of CBT discussion Disorders: A
 Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practice Manual
 Overview of Treatment and Conceptual
 Cognitive Conceptualization Guide author:
Wells, Adrian.
7  The Evaluation Session Lecture Cognitive Presentation
 Structure of The First therapy Session using Therapy of
 BehavioralActivation PPT/group Anxiety
 Session two and Beyond: Structure and Format discussion Disorders: A
 Problem with Structuring The Therapy session Practice Manual
 Identifying Automatic Thoughts and Conceptual
 Identifying Emotions Guide author:
 Evaluating Automatic Thoughts Wells, Adrian.

Mid Tem Exams

8  Responding to Automatic Thoughts Lecture Cognitive Include in final
 Identifying and Modifying Intermediate Beliefs using Therapy of tem
 Identifying and Modifying Core Beliefs PPT/group Anxiety
 Additional Technique and Behavioral Techniques discussion Disorders: A
 Imagery Practice Manual
 Homework and Conceptual
 Termination and Relapse Prevention Guide author:
Wells, Adrian.

9  Treatment Planning Lecture Cognitive Include in final

 Problems in Therapy using Therapy of tem
 Progressing as A Cognitive behavioral Therapist PPT/group Anxiety
 Cognitive Case Write Up discussion Disorders: A
 Abu Zayd al-Balkhi’s Cognitive Behavior Therapy of a Practice Manual
Ninth Century and Conceptual
 Ibn Qayyim: Relationship between cognition, emotion and Guide author:
behavior Wells, Adrian.
 Islamically Modified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
 Modifying traditional CBT self-statements to reflect Islamic
values.

10 Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) The Practice of Include in final

 • Introduction to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Rational Emotive tem
o Historical development and key contributors to REBT. Behavior
o The ABC model: Understanding the relationships between Therapy, 2nd
Activating Events, Beliefs, and Consequences. Edition-Springer
o Rational and irrational beliefs: Their impact on emotions and Publishing
behaviors. Company (2007)
o Goal-setting and the role of rational beliefs in fostering
psychological well-being.
• Theoretical Foundations of REBT
o ABCDE model: Adding Disputing and new Effect to the ABC
model.
o Core irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions.
o Concept of demandingness and absolutism.
o Cognitive restructuring techniques: Identifying, challenging, and
replacing irrational beliefs.
o The role of emotions in REBT: Understanding healthy and
unhealthy emotional responses.
11 • Application of REBT Techniques The Practice of Include in final
o Disputing irrational beliefs: Logical disputing, empirical disputing, Rational Emotive tem
and pragmatic disputing. Behavior
o Cognitive restructuring methods: Positive self-talk, cognitive Therapy, 2nd
homework assignments. Edition-Springer
o The use of humor and metaphor in REBT. Publishing
o Case conceptualization and treatment planning using the ABCDE Company (2007)
framework.
• Group REBT and Mindfulness Integration
o Group dynamics in REBT: Group therapy principles and
challenges.
o Integrating mindfulness practices with REBT techniques.
o Facilitating cognitive and emotional change in a group setting.
o Role of the therapist in group REBT sessions.
• Case Studies and Practical Skill Development
o Analyzing real-world case studies: Applying REBT techniques to
complex clinical scenarios.
 o Role-play exercises: Applying REBT techniques in simulated
client sessions.
o Developing individualized REBT treatment plans and
interventions.
12 Presentation week
13 Addiction Rehabilitation The Practice of Include in final
• Introduction to Addiction Rehabilitation Techniques Rational Emotive tem
o Understanding addiction as a biopsychosocial phenomenon. Behavior
o Overview of different types of substances and addictive Therapy, 2nd
behaviors. Edition-Springer
o Stages of addiction and motivation for change. Publishing
o Theories of addiction: biopsychosocial and neurobiological Company (2007)
perspectives.
• Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Approaches
o Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for addiction.
o Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its application in addiction
treatment.
o Contingency management and reinforcement strategies.
o Family-based therapies and their role in addiction rehabilitation.
o Integrating pharmacological interventions with psychotherapy.
• Group Therapy and Supportive Interventions
o Group dynamics in addiction rehabilitation.
o Twelve-Step and Mutual Help Programs (e.g., Alcoholics
Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous).
o Psychoeducational groups and relapse prevention.
o Peer support and its impact on recovery.
o Role-play and simulation exercises in group therapy.
14-16 Practical demonstration, report writing skills

Total Assessment Criteria

Mid term Sessional Final Term
30 30 40