Characteristics of CBT

Question 1

Characteristics of CBT -

Therapeutic Style

Answer 1

Practitioner should use position of power to

• actively manage the direction the sessions go in
• draw information from the client

Question 2

Characteristics of CBT -

Formulation of the problem

Answer 2

Practitioner should draw information from client using

• verbal information (conversations)
• behavioural information (observations)

Formulation is fluid, changing with progression of sessions

Question 3

Collaborative Relationship

Answer 3

Formulation process open to clients input

Practitioner should involve client in therapy through development of understanding of concepts. E.g. Automatic thought

Question 4

Structure to sessions/therapy

Answer 4

1. Check clients mood
2. Brief review of week
3. Set agenda for current session
4. Feedback & link to previous session
5. Review homework
6. Discuss agenda items
7. Set homework
8. Seek feedback at end of session

Question 5

Goal-directed therapy

Answer 5

Develop goals in sessions which can be worked towards inside and outside of sessions

Goals should be

• person-centred
• manageable
• achievable
• measurable

Question 6

Examines and questions unhelpful thinking

Answer 6

Uses Socratic questioning approach to encourage client to unpick evidence for core beliefs and automatic thoughts

Question 7

Use range of aids and techniques

Answer 7

Integral to framework of CBT

Should aim to aid the client in overcoming unhelpful thihking

Question 8

Teaches client to become own therapist

Answer 8

Help them develop problem-solving skills which they can implement outside of therapy

Question 9

Homework setting

Answer 9

Another form of encouragement of active participation

- aids maintenance of continuity between therapist and clients and sessions

Question 10

Audio-recorded sessions

Answer 10

Useful supervisory tool

• supports therapeutic relationship
• aids development of client as own therapist