cognitive approach- depression DONT DO

Question 1

Beck CBT

Answer 1

1.Client will be assessed on the severity of the condition and therapist will establish a starting point
2. Client has to provide information about how they perceive themselves the future and the world
3. Therapist uses process of reality testing, so if a patient says ‘I always fail’ they’ll be asked in reality if they’ve ever been successful
4. Maybe given homework also known as patient as scientist, so they are given a task to gather evidence so like when people are nice to them, this will be used as evidence against negative thoughts
5 Try replacing negative thinking positive

Question 2

Ellis’ REBT (Rational emotional behaviour therapy)

Answer 2

extends ABC model to ABCDE
D- dispute (challenge thoughts)
E- effect (See a more beneficial effect on thoughts and behaviour)

Question 3

Strength of cognitive approach to treat depression

Answer 3

Research evidence, with CBT alone and drugs alone only 81% each improved however with CBT and drugs, 86% improved

Question 4

Two weaknesses of the cognitive approach to treat depression

Answer 4

1. Success is dependent on therapist to patient relationship, if you don’t get along with each other the success rate is low, it’s not the CBT being effective but it is about having someone in your life you can talk to you about your problems
2. Not suitable for all types/causes of depression, it may be bad for people with trauma from childhood as CBT focuses on the present and future
   - Caused by a negative environment, this is bad because only thoughts change not environment so CBT is unsuccessful