Anxiety - Incl. ASSESSMENT Flashcards
A comprehensive & thorough assessment is in order for all of the conditions we speak about. Components are (5)
CPPSS
Current & historical factors
Physical health condition
Soc/Env/Personal & Health-Related Stressors
Patterns of Coping
Social hx and related traumatic life events
Older clients may require additional ______ , ________ and __________ to build and sustain a _________ ______________.
Time
Patience
Compassion
Therapeutic Alliance
We use the aforementioned strategies to ______ & _____ a relationship with clients.
Engage & Build
T/F Additional assessment tools may be substituted in place of a complete assessment.
FALSE - Additional tools may be added into but not in place of.
Examples of additional assessment tools?
CAGE
MMSE
Mini-Cog
Anxiety is defined as:
Diffuse, Unpleasant, Vague feeling of apprehensive expectation and worry accompanied by a range of behavioural symptoms.
Examples of behavioural symptoms? (6)
FR DIMS
(Fran Racher dims the lights)
Restlessness Fatigue Difficulty Concentrating Irritability Muscle Tension Sleep Disturbance
Older persons may require additional time with clinicians in order to (3) RED
Receive effective & consistent support
Explore alternate explanations for symptoms
Discuss problems & experiences
Therapy of choice for anxiety?
CBT!
CBT is used to educate about (3)
Symptoms
Self-monitoring techniques
Problem Solving
CBT can be used for..(The CB)
Cognitive Restructuring
Behavioural Activation
Two other components of CBT:
Exposure Methods
Response Prevention
T/F CBT does not need to be extended to PCH as it’s utterly useless.
False. Of course use in PCH
This type of therapy features group discussion, supportive counselling, education & time for reflection. Franny Love
Supportive Therapy
The notion that we need to try many interventions with the client & care team.
Comprehensive Care
