Depression (treatment)

Question 1

What is the aim of CBT?

Answer 1

To change maladaptive thoughts and beliefs

Question 2

What does CBT mainly focus on?

Answer 2

The beliefs, not the events

Question 3

How was it formed?

Answer 3

Uses an extension to Ellis’s ABC model by adding DEF

Question 4

What does ABCDEF stand for?

Answer 4

A - activating event
B - beliefs
C - consequences
D - disputing irrational thoughts and beliefs
E - effects of disputing and effective attitude to life
F - new feelings that are produced

Question 5

What are the three different types of disputing?

Answer 5

1. Logical - self defeating beliefs don’t follow logically from info available
2. Empirical - self defeating beliefs may not be consistent with reality
3. Pragmatic - emphasises the lack of usefulness of self defeating beliefs

Question 6

What are the other three aspects of CBT?

Answer 6

1. Homework
2. Behavioural activation
3. Unconditional positive regard

Question 7

What does homework involve?

Answer 7

Asking clients to complete assignments between therapy sessions - keeps client busy

Question 8

What does behavioural activation involve?

Answer 8

Becoming more active and participating in activities the client previously enjoyed

Question 9

What does unconditional positive regard involve?

Answer 9

Convincing the client of their value as a human being and establishing a respectful, appreciative and comfortable relationship between the client and themselves (the therapist)