Stress Inoculation Therapy^ Flashcards
SIT
type of CBT
but focuses on stress
Stages
conceptualisation
skills acquisition & Rehearsal
Real Life Application & Follow Through
can jump between stages if needed
Conceptualisation
identifying stressors
work on cog. appraisal
- client’s belief in themselves to deal with stressor
identify irrational belief and ways to deal
Skills Acquisition & Rehearsal
client and therapist work together
- find mental and practical/beh solutions
mental = pos self-talk
practical = deal with stressor/ people
done in theraputic envi
T teaches C skills to apply and prevent relapse and to tackle future stressors
RLA & Follow Through
Therapist and client role play in therapy
T sets C homework to use techniques in real life
C come back and report effectiveness
- make changes if needed
Duration
9-12 sessions
1h to 1.5 h
weekly or bi-weekly (depend on C)
1-2 sessions for follow up after months to review long-term effects
Research Support
Saunders et al
meta-analysis of 37 studies of effectiveness
- reduce anxiety in performance situations (pub speaking)
- improve performance under stress (exams)
- for moderate and severe anxiety
Demanding Therapy
demanding = not all complete or start
requires time/ effort/ motivation
Stage 3 needs C to apply techniques in RL
- not applicable to all situations
VS Demanding Therapy
demanding but flexible
techniques can be altered to specific needs
can be used for individuals/ couples / families
duration can vary or done online
Overcomplicated
has many techniques to battle stress, but all need control
SIT works because C gains more control over stressors and life
- should focus most on control
Henkel-Dittman et al
- SIT is ineffective for those without control
Quick VS Slow Fix
SIT > drug therapy as its a long term solution
but DT is preferred as its a quick fix for symptoms
- don’t need active effort
- able to mentally learn to cope with stressors
