CBT- Description Flashcards
Intro:
CBT was developed in 50’s and used to successfully treat depression-led others to investigate whether principles of CBT could be applied to psych disorders such as schz and whether it could be effective for those whom antipsychs did not relieve symptoms
Irrational Thinking:
Major symptom of schz
CBT helps individual to organise thoughts rationally and to explore link between beliefs and illnesses. By discussing evidence and challenging perceptions, CBT supports self-reliance and helps manage pos symptoms
Engagement Strategies:
Smith et al identified number of strategies to help modify behaviour:
Initial sessions allow client to discuss any worries or symptoms that they may have at this stage.
Therapist develops relationship w client; important due to potential negative past experiences w therapy
Cognitive Strategies:
ABC/ABCDE Model: an activating event leads to rational/irrational beliefs which leads to healthy/unhealthy consequences. Homework task: thought diary to record feelings, events and emotions dicussed w therapist-behavioural experiments are then attempted to challenge beliefs.
Behavioural Skills Training:
Range of behavioural strategies can be taught - relaxation techs or prob solving. They are helpful for coping w residual symptoms from meds or sec symptoms such as anxiety.
Prob solving strats require client to work through steps:
1. Identify problem
2. Generate solutions
3. Evaluate alternatives
4. Decide solution
5. Evaluate outcome
Relapse Prevention Techniques:
Therapist and client identify early warning indicators of relapse that occur before becoming ill. Explore client’s relationships and what others may have noticed leading up to past episodes. Together, they develop a plan outling steps to take when early indicators of relapse arrise, including the available support options for the individual.
