Treating Depression - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Flashcards
the main treatment process we focus on
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
why is behavioural training used in CBT
to help challenge and modify cognition indirectly
what type of process is CBT
a collaborative one - the patient’s engagement is needed
what does CBT aim to do
identify irrational core beliefs and practise activities to challenge and change them
who was the ‘first’ CBT developed by
Ellis (1955)
how was the ABC model extended (Ellis, 1955)
to include DEF
what does the D in DEF stand for (Ellis, 1955)
Disputing irrational cognition
what does the E in DEF stand for (Ellis, 1955)
Effects of disputing/Effective attitudes
what does the F in DEF stand for (Ellis, 1955)
Feelings that result from the process
three principles of CBT
homework
behavioural activation
unconditional positive regard
what is the ‘homework’ principle
patients are set tasks between sessions to challenge irrational beliefs and provide a basis for the next session
homework in CBT must be…
accessible and agreed upon
what is the ‘behavioral activation’ principle
activity is physiologically and psychologically rewarding
any increase is helpful for recovery
what is the ‘unconditional positive regard’ principle
a humanist principle that is part of all modern therapy - patients who feel valued and trusted are more motivated
how much of recovery is seen to be due to ‘therapeutic alliance’
50%
