UKCP Module 3: Clinical Assessments

This one-day module is to gain an overview of verbal and movement-based assessment tools, and of models and methods of evaluating the outcomes of psychotherapy practice as relevant to DMP. This module can be taken by any arts therapist, but is a required module for those DMPs seeking UKCP accreditation.

This course is taught by dance movement psychotherapist, Agnes Law.

Aims:

• To gain an overview of verbal and movement-based assessment tools (including psychometrics and evidence-based assessment tools) and of models and methods of evaluating the outcomes of psychotherapy practice as relevant to DMP
• To integrate contemporary perspectives on clinical assessment, formulation, treatment planning and intervention evaluation
• To use the theory as a critical tool to understand treatment planning and evaluation and to gain a deeper understanding of the value of movement and the body in assessment and treatment planning
• To apply in practice the language derived from contemporary perspectives on clinical assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and intervention evaluation
• To critically reflect on the contemporary perspectives on clinical assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and intervention evaluation in attendees’ practice of DMP
• To consider how to adapt DMP work to suit different organisations - identifying ways to track and monitor clients’ progression, and how to communicate that to organisations and MDTs

Learning Outcomes: 

On completion of this module, attendees should have a knowledge and understanding of:

• Contemporary perspectives on clinical assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and intervention evaluation
• An overview of current tools that inform verbal and movement-based assessments and treatment planning
• How to use both academic texts and research articles to develop knowledge and understanding of verbal and movement-based assessment tools, and of models and methods of evaluating the outcomes of psychotherapy practice

On completion of this module, attendees should be able to:

• Read, reflect, analyse, and evaluate current verbal and movement-based assessment tools and models and methods of evaluating the outcomes of psychotherapy
• Critically consider the pros and cons of these tools in relation to DMP issues and practice
• Apply verbal and movement-based assessment and outcome evaluation principles into their DMP practice
• Identify and use appropriate literature to support arguments