23. Cognitive and behavioural therapies Flashcards
1
Q
cognitive triad
A
Thoughts are the cause of our problems
The way we think about the world dictates how we feel about
ourselves, others, and the future
2
Q
Assumptions of curative factors
A
• Need to identify dysfunctional core schema and replace with more accurate and effective schema
• Need to challenge the cognitive distortions or false beliefs with evidence and look for more accurate thoughts
• Techniques
Identify irrational beliefs, maladaptive interpretations of events
Challenge beliefs directly
Encourage more rational beliefs and interpretations
• Problems are sustained largely through
escape and avoidance of aversive events
• If problems are learned, new and more effective behaviors can be learned as well
