Therapy Models

Question 1

What do you need to consider when assessing for adjustment to chronic conditions?

Answer 1

Appraisal of illness
-Illness as 'crisis' (need to cope)
-'Illusions' arising (finding meaning)
Stage of transition
Coping styles/resources

Question 2

What are Worden’s tasks of mourning?

Answer 2

Shock
Preoccupation
Disorganisation
Resolution

Question 3

What is involved in emotional regulation skills?

Answer 3

Decrease avoidance
Increase mindfulness
Increase tolerance of distress

Question 4

Who talks about emotion regulation skills?

Answer 4

Linehan (1993)

Question 5

What is one of the primary tasks of dual diagnosis work?

Answer 5

Harm minimisation

Question 6

What is central to GAD?

Answer 6

Worry

Question 7

What are the Cog/Beh/Environ about health anxiety?

Answer 7

Beliefs about cause/meaning of illness
Checking, reassurance seeking, internal focus
Medical history, media, relationship with doctor

Question 8

What do you do in CBT for trauma?

Answer 8

Educate
Elaborate
Reappraise
Consider current threat
Address avoidannce behaviours

Question 9

What do you do for dissociation?

Answer 9

Prioritise self harm
Label emotions
Grounding strategies
Mindfulness
EMDR?

Question 10

What does NICE (2011) say you need for BPD?

Answer 10

An optimistic and trusting relationship