CBT

CBT is a Therapy model that focus on the reducing or managing symptoms of mental health conditions. CBT belongs to the Cognitive and Behavioral schools in Psychology.

Its based on the idea that thoughts drive emotions that can drive behaviors. If the initial thoughts can be changed, it can change the entire chain. CBT aims to...

  • Challenge Cognitive Distortions (eg. maladaptive thoughts, beliefs, attitudes) and behaviors
  • Improve emotional regulation
  • Develop coping strategies to solve current issues

Techniques

CBT gives an array of methods to help overcome maladaptive thoughts.

  • Identify Negative Thoughts
  • Practice new skills before its actually needed
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem Solving
    1. Identify the problem
    2. Make list of possible solutions
    3. Evaluate pros and cons of all solutions
    4. Chose one solution
    5. Implementation
  • Self Monitoring/Data collection/Diary Work - You keep a record of how you are doing in a format agreed with the therapist.

Key Concepts

  • ABC of CBT
  • Automatic Thoughts: Initial thoughts that come automatically as a response to a stimuli/event.
  • Cognitive Distortions
  • Cognitive Triad: Core Beliefs about 'Yourself', 'The World' and 'The Future'.
  • Self Schema
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)

Structure of CBT Session Agenda Setting - 2 Mins Homework Review - 5-10 Mins Clinician Item and Homework setting - 15 mins Client Item - 15 Mins Feedback - 2 Mins Catch it, Check it, Change it Problem Trigger(Ma

ABC of CBT

The ABC model in CBT helps you react to negative situations in a better way. A - Activating Event/Trigger The stimuli/external event(generally negative) that triggers you. Eg. You saw a friend on the street - but he did not smi

Cognitive Distortions

Exaggerated irrational thinking that can lead to anxiety/depression - or continue the state of anxiety/depression. This causes people to have a wrong idea about reality - often a negative one. It reinforces negative thoughts and emotions.

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Published on: Dec 16, 2021

Source: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Course

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