Therapy assumptions ABT

Question 1

CBT

Answer 1

Symptoms are the problem. Get rid of the symptoms, you’re riid of the problem. Change thoughts, feelings and behaviour will change accordingly

Question 2

Contemplative

Answer 2

Suffering is a part of normal life. Controlling these thoughts and feelings increases suffering

Question 3

General difference

Answer 3

2nd wave BT:

Changing negative thoughts/feelings, relaxation
Content of thoughts
Goal: reducing symptoms, symptoms are illness

3rd wave BT:

Mindfulness of thoughts/feelings, accepting them, Observation
Meta-cognitive, process of thinking io content
Goal: Work toward life goals, symptoms are functional

Question 4

General difference

Answer 4

2nd wave BT:

Changing negative thoughts/feelings, relaxation
Content of thoughts
Goal: reducing symptoms, symptoms are illness

3rd wave BT:

Mindfulness of thoughts/feelings, accepting them, Observation
Meta-cognitive, process of thinking io content
Goal: Work toward life goals, symptoms are functional