Bradshaw Flashcards
aim and sample of Bradshaw
Aim
Investigate how CBT can be used to treat a woman with sz
Sample
1 woman Carol
Bradshaw method
Method
Measures in 4 ways before and after therapy
-role functioning scale: general mental health
-goal attainment scale: how many goals met
-Hospitalisations: number of times admitted
-Global Pathology Index: progression of symptoms
Therapy stages
Development of rapport
Understanding CBT (ABC) reflection on her behavior etc.
Treatment challenging faulty beliefs
BRADSHAW RESULTS
Results
-Showed improvement in psychosocial functioning, reduction of symptoms, hospital visits (never re-hospitalised)
-goals included starting college course, taking volunteer job, going out once a week with friends
BRADSHAW CONCLUSION
Conclusion
CBT is successful in treating sz IN EVERYBODY