cognitive approach to treating depression

Question 1

main goal of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Answer 1

To identify and replace negative and irrational thoughts with more positive and rational ones.

Question 2

components of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Answer 2

Initial assessment
Goal setting
Identifying negative/irrational thoughts
Homework

Question 3

What is Beck’s Cognitive Therapy focused on

Answer 3

Identifying negative thoughts related to the self, the world, and the future using Beck’s negative triad

Question 4

What is Ellis’s Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) focused on

Answer 4

Challenging irrational beliefs through dispute to replace them with more effective beliefs