Coping With Stress- stress Incolulation Therapy (SIT)

Question 1

What is stress inoculation therapy and who made it

Answer 1

developed by meichenbaum
It’s a form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) used to treat stress.
The idea is the change the way we think about the stressor to reduce the stress.

Question 2

What are the three stages of SIT

Answer 2

1- conceptualisation
2- skill acquisition and rehearsal
3- application phase

Question 3

What’s stage one
Conceptualisation stage

Answer 3

Meet with therapist and identify situations that cause you stress.
Therapist challenges patients views and believes about situations.

Question 4

What’s stage two
Skill acquisition and rehearsal phase

Answer 4

Therapist teaches specific skills to help patient deal with their stresses eg positive thinking, relaxation techniques etc

Question 5

What is stage 3
Application stage

Answer 5

Role play stressful situations and use the skills
Then use them in real life situations- participant and therapist will monitor how well they’re working.

Question 6

Meichenbaum research support on SIT

Answer 6

21 students -
Get treatment for anxiety
p’s put into three groups
SIT, standard desensitisation and a control group
P’s tested using an anxiety questionnaire.

SIT condition improved the most shows it’s very effective for reducing anxiety.

Question 7

Evaluation of SIT

Answer 7

✅no side effects as it’s a noninvasive method to treating stress
✅treats stress long term as deals with the root not just the symptoms helps them cope with different stressful situations.
❌only effective is the pp is motivated to do all the sessions and practise the skills taught.
❌expensive and time consuming.