Cbt In Practice Socratic Questioning Flashcards
What is the main purpose of Socratic questioning in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
To help clients draw conclusions and insights through guided discovery
Developed by Socrates in 400 BC, it encourages exploration of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What are the three key functions of Socratic questioning in therapy?
- Review information
- Reevaluate existing beliefs
- Move from concrete to abstract thinking
What is the first stage of Socratic questioning?
Asking Informational Questions
These questions gather relevant information and clarify the client’s experience.
Give an example of an informational question.
How long have you been feeling low?
What is the purpose of Empathic Listening in Socratic questioning?
To build rapport and understand the emotional context
It involves careful and non-judgmental listening.
What does summarizing involve in the context of Socratic questioning?
Providing a brief recap of discussions to check accuracy and clarify details.
What does synthesising or analysing aim to achieve in therapy?
To help the client analyze and synthesize information about their emotions and thoughts.
Give an example of a synthesising question.
Do you see any connections between difficult events in your life?
When should Socratic questioning be used during therapy?
- During Assessment and Formulation
- Education
- Questioning Unhelpful Cognitions
- Problem-Solving
- Devising Behavioural Tests
What is the purpose of questioning unhelpful cognitions?
To challenge and reframe irrational or unhelpful thoughts.
What is an example of a questioning unhelpful cognition?
What evidence supports the idea that this situation will turn out badly?
What challenges might therapists face when using Socratic questioning?
- Client struggles to access key thoughts
- Invalidation of distressing cognitions
- Avoidance of distressing cognitions
- Fleeting key cognitions
- Misuse of Socratic questioning
What is the solution for clients who struggle to articulate their thoughts?
The therapist can offer gentle prompts or summarize the client’s statements.
How can a therapist help clients who dismiss or minimize their distressing thoughts?
Through empathic listening and gentle reframing.
What should therapists do to avoid the misuse of Socratic questioning?
Ensure they ask purposeful questions and synthesize insights.
True or False: Socratic questioning promotes self-awareness and autonomy in clients.
True
Fill in the blank: Socratic questioning is a cornerstone of _______ behaviour therapy.
Cognitive
Who authored the paper discussing Socratic questioning in therapy?
C. A. Padesky
What is the publication year of the reference ‘Mind over Mood’?
1995
