Introduction to CBT

Question 1

What are some of the key concepts of CBT?

Answer 1

Talking therapy, but also doing therapy
Practical, goal orientated, present centred therapy approach , explores how thoughts effect how we feel, teaches coping skills for dealing with different problems

Question 2

What does the cognitive model suggest?

Answer 2

It’s not what happens to you but the view of it you take that matters

Question 3

What does the CBT ABC model stand for?

Answer 3

A - activating event
B - belief about the event
C - consequences (emotional, physical, behavioural)

Question 4

The ‘Hotcross bun’ model (Padesky, 1986) explains how what influences our thoughts, body sensations, behaviour and feelings?

Answer 4

The environment

Question 5

Where do negative thoughts come from according the the hot cross bun model?

Answer 5

We hold attitudes and assumptions about world which influences our in the moment thoughts and thinking processes. These are learnt from our life experiences and their interaction with our unique bundle of genetics and personality

Question 6

What factors does the cognitive vulnerability model say influence our understanding of the world?

Answer 6

Our life experience and our genes lead to underlying views

Question 7

What are the three factors in Beck’s negative cognitive triad?

Answer 7

Self, world, future
May be triggered by experiences of loss or rejection

Question 8

What are 6 key factors of CBT?

Answer 8

1. Collaborative
2. Scientific
3. Focused on here-and-now problems
4. Works towards specific goals
5. Time-limited
6. Structured