psychological therapies for schizophrenia

Question 1

what is an example of a psychological therapy for schizophrenia ?

Answer 1

• CBT
  cognitive behaviour therapy

Question 2

what does CBT involve ?

Answer 2

• challenging beliefs (including origin of voices)
• reality testing to reduce stress
• use of positive self-talk
• coping strategy enhancement through education and symptom targeting
• cognitive restructuring via ABCDE framework

Question 3

state the ABCDE framework ?

Answer 3

• (A) identifying activating event
• (B) exploring beliefs
• (C) recognising consequences
• (D) disputing irrational beliefs
• (E) restructured belief

Question 4

what is the aim of CBT ?

Answer 4

• aim is to help them identify irrational thoughts
• it does not get rid of the symptoms but it helps the patient to deal with them

Question 5

how many sessions of CBT are recommended ?

Answer 5

• 5-20 sessions

Question 6

what does CBT help patients to make sense of ?

Answer 6

• help patients to make sense of how their delusions and hallucinations impact their feelings and behaviour

Question 7

what does challenging the delusions help the patient to understand ?

Answer 7

• helps patient to come to learn that beliefs are not based on reality