Explain Methods of Modifying Behaviour - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Question 1

Explain irrational thinking…

Answer 1

Purpose of CBT is to help the individual to rationally organise disordered thoughts, by causing awareness of connections between the disorganised thinking and the illness

Helps with positive symptoms and is also effective in making the patient more self-reliant when dealing with their illness

Question 2

Explain engagement strategies…

Answer 2

Provides an opportunity to talk about potential worries and symptoms of particular concern, while also allowing for discussion of ‘natural coping strategies’ used by the patient; client appreciates their role as an expert

Question 3

Explain psycho-education…

Answer 3

Decatastrophises and normalises the experience of psychotic symptoms

Increases client understanding of the context in which symptoms occur

Therapist can further assess the client’s understanding

Question 4

Explain cognitive strategies…

Answer 4

Include disputing and thought diaries

Question 5

Explain behavioural skills training…

Answer 5

Help the client cope with residual symptoms not managed by medication, and possible secondary symptoms

Requires the identification of a problem, generate possible solutions, evaluate alternatives, decide on a solution and evaluate an outcome

Question 6

Explain relapse prevention strategies…

Answer 6

Identifies early warning indicators of relapse: thoughts, behaviours, feelings, and how they got on with others

Develop plans for when these indicators are observed