CBT - treating depression Flashcards
1
Q
What does it involve?
A
Challenging irrational thoughts
2
Q
What does cognitive therapy aim to do?
A
Deal with thinking such as challenging negative thoughts
3
Q
What are irrational thoughts according to Ellis’s model?
A
Thoughts that are likely to interfere with a persons happiness
4
Q
What does CBT begin with?
A
assessment where patient and therapist work together to clarify the patients problems and identify goals
5
Q
What is one of the central tasks for CBT?
A
Identify where the thoughts are made and if they are negative or irrational
6
Q
What happens secondly with CBT?
A
Working to change negative and irrational thoughts and put a more effective behaviour in place
