Question 1 - Diversity Factors

Question 1

How do you decide if CBT is the best psychological treatment for them?

Answer 1

• research effective treatments for the clients identify factors
• if none, use CBT that considers diversity factors
• CBT shows no differences in outcomes based on identify factors
• consider limit of competence in most effective treatment for clients identity factors

Question 2

Factors to consider related to diversity

Answer 2

ADDRESSING model

• client characteristics
• therapist characteristics
• treatment context
• CBT model
• client therapist interactions
• strengths and resources
• challenges and obstacles

Question 3

What stage of treatment to consider factors of identity

Answer 3

ALL:

• assessment
• conceptualization
• treatment planning
• treatment
• routine outcome monitoring
• termination planning / relapse prevention

Question 4

What tools May be helpful for understanding the roles individual differences play in the clients presentation

Answer 4

• cultural Formulation interview
• broach the topic with client
• research population
• seek out supervision