Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

BY Divya Gulati Pooja Jassani

Jyotsna Krishnan( Jo)

What is it ?

       Cognitive Behavioral  Therapy –  It simply changes a certain 

pattern of thinking  (Cognitive) .

      

How does it work?

 It helps the client make sense of overwhelming problems by dividing them into smaller parts. 

The 4 areas of assessment in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

 Situation:You've had a bad day, feel fed up, so go out shopping. As you walk down the road, someone you know walks by and, apparently, ignores you.  

Unhelpful helpful

Thoughts Low and rejected Concerned for the other person

Feeling Stomach cramps, low energy, feel sick

None – Feel comfortable

physical Go and avoid them Get in touch to make sure they are okay

More info:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be done individually or with a group of people. Clients can also use self-help book or computer program to help them evaluate their feelings and thoughts. 

 

Effectiveness of CBT

• Evidence based therapy• Cognitive-behavioral therapists seek to acquire evidence to determine the accuracy of their theories and effectiveness of their techniques. 

• Therapist ask questions to obtain a clear, accurate picture of the client's experience. Therapists also look for evidence in relation to their clients' thoughts, and encourage clients to base thinking on the FACTS (the evidence). 

 

CBT is not a quick fix. A therapist is like a personal trainer that advises and encourages - but cannot 'do' it for you.

PROFILE

Biodata: Jyotsna (Jo) Full Time student at Raffles Institution.Problem: Just broke up with fiance. Failed in exam. Embarrassed own self and disappointed family. Cannot concentrate in studies.

Techniques Used

• Distinguishing Thoughts From Facts – Thoughts are hypotheses, description, perspective, and even guesses.

 

A = Activating Event B = Belief (thought) C = Consequence: feeling/thought

Techniques Used

• Importance of distinguishing a negative thought from possible facts.

• Homework for the client in our role play .

Negative thought Other possible facts

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