Glossary of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Terms
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DClin or DClinPsychol = Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Quantitative = data that can be measured and expressed in numbers. For example, pre- and post-treatment score on a questionnaire.
Qualitative = data that describes qualities or characteristics and is often expressed in words. For example, people's opinions about a service they have used.
PBL = Problem Based Learning
SCS = Systematic Case Study
SEP = Service Evaluation Project
PPD - Personal and Professional Development
Placement
PAF = Placement Assessment Form
PPM = Placement Planning Meeting
MPV = Mid Placement Visit
EPV = End of Placement Visit
Therapies
CBT = Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CAT = Cognitive Analytic Therapy
ACT = Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
CFT = Compassion-Focused Therapy
IPT = Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Organisations
BPS = British Psychological Society
HCPC = Health Care Professionals Council