C3. Stress Inoculation Treatmenr (SIT) Flashcards
1
Q
What is SIT?
A
A cognitive behavioural treatment of hay is carried out with a therapist and has three stages.
2
Q
What are the 3 stages of SIT?
A
- Cognitive preparation
- Skills acquisition
- Application and follow through
3
Q
What 2 things happens in skills acquisition?
A
- Therapist helps client learn coping strategies (relaxation techniques).
- They also learn positive talk
4
Q
What happens in application and follow through?
A
The patient is gradually exposed to stressors and put into practise what they learnt
5
Q
How effective is SIT?
A
It is a long term solution to stress.
As it addresses causes of stress, not just symptoms.
6
Q
How ethical is SIT?
A
Good ethics as there are:
No side effects
No withdrawal symptoms
7
Q
What is one disadvantage of SIT?
A
Can be costly
