CBT - ao1

Question 1

what is the main aim of CBT?

Answer 1

CBT aims to identify and alter irrational thinking and help them avoid acting on them

Question 2

what are the irrational beliefs that patients have:

Answer 2

• General beliefs.
• Self-image
• Beliefs about what others think
• Expectations of how others will act
• Methods of coping with problems.

Question 3

does cbt get rid of symptoms?

Answer 3

• This will not get rid of the symptoms of schizophrenia but it can make patients better able to cope with them

Question 4

ASSESSMENT

Answer 4

• the therapist encourages the patient to explain their concerns:
• describing delusions
• reflecting on relationships
• laying out what they hope to achieve through the therapy

Question 5

ENGAGEMENT

Answer 5

• the therapist wins the trust of the patient = work together
• requires honesty, patience and unconditional acceptance
• therapist needs to accept the illusion and act accordingly

Question 6

ABC

Answer 6

• get the patients to understand what is really happening in their life:
  A: activating event = what is triggering your problem
  B: behaviour = how do you react?
  C: consequence = what impact does it have on your relationships with others?