Week 5 CBT Flashcards
In CBT, changing thoughts and behavior will in turn change
emotions
What is the process for CBT
- assessment
- behavior/thoughts change
- education
- replace
- retain
- relapse
In CBT/CBFT, what role does the therapist take?
Expert and Educator
what does ABC stand for in ABC model
Activating event, belief that we have, consequence
Understanding the chain of behavior and why a behavior happens
Functional analysis
what are the goals in CBT/CBFT?
Therapist set goals for the clients based off of assessments. The clients must be committed. These goals must be agreeable to all family members and measurable.
refers to a range of problem-focused approaches that address the reciprocal influences between thoughts, feelings, and observable behavior.
CBT
a therapeutic approach that focuses on how individuals’ underlying belief systems, emotional responses, and behaviors influence each other within family and couples contexts.
Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy (CBFT)
are deeply rooted cognitive structures and beliefs that help define a person’s identity in relation to others and organize information in meaningful patterns.
Schemas
What is the role of schemas in cognitive behavioral family therapy?
Schemas influence how family members perceive and respond to one another, affecting communication and emotional interactions within the family.
refers to the inflexible and often inaccurate beliefs that can lead to distress and conflict among family members by misinterpreting each other’s behaviors.
cognitive distortions
How do relational patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior influence family dynamics?
These patterns create a web of interaction where each member’s beliefs and behaviors are interconnected, making it difficult to disentangle individual experiences from their relational context.
spontaneous, often subconscious ideas that arise in response to specific situations and can influence emotional and behavioral responses
automatic thoughts
What is the significance of contextual nature of schema in therapy?
Understanding the contextual nature of schemas helps therapists recognize how larger societal influences and historical context shape clients’ beliefs and behaviors, beyond individual or familial issues.
How can therapists help families address societal schemas?
Therapists can help families identify, track, and challenge the societal schemas that negatively impact their relationships, fostering awareness and alternative models of interaction.
