C2: Talking therapies: counselling, guided self-help, CBT and SIT Flashcards
What is the purpose of counselling?
. To provide a safe and confidential space for individuals to talk about their issues and explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours with the guidance of a trained professional.
Does a counsellor give advice or prescribe medication?
No, a counsellor helps clients find their own solutions to their issues rather than giving advice or prescribing medication.
What is the focus of guided self-help?
: It addresses challenges with a ‘here and now’ focus, helping patients become their own therapists.
What are the two key elements of CBT? Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
. 1. Cognitive element: Changing irrational thinking (cognitive restructuring).
2. Behavioural element: Learning to avoid or cope with high-risk situations.
What is functional analysis in CBT?
Identifying high-risk situations with the help of a therapist to understand triggers of stress or addiction.
What is relapse prevention in CBT?
Teaching clients techniques to avoid relapse and maintain progress
How does CBT treat addiction?
By challenging distorted cognitions and teaching new coping skills to replace addictive behaviours.
What is the purpose of SIT? Stress Inoculation Train
To prepare clients to handle stress positively and develop protection against future stressors.
Who developed stress inoculation training (SIT)?
Meichenbaum and Cameron (1973).
What are the three phases of SIT?
Cognitive preparation: Understanding and identifying stressors.
2. Skill acquisition: Learning coping skills.
3. Application and follow-through: Gradually applying skills to real-life situations and preparing for setbacks.
How does SIT handle setbacks?
It accepts that setbacks are inevitable and teaches clients how to cope with them in advance.
