NURS 3141 - CBT for Mental Health Nurses Exam Prep
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What is a fundamental characteristic of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

  • Frequent sessions
  • Individual-centric therapy
  • Long-term therapy
  • Goal-focused therapy (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes the nature of CBT sessions?

  • Sessions typically occur once a month
  • Sessions are action orientated with assigned homework (correct)
  • Sessions prioritize past events over current issues
  • Sessions last several hours

    • What percentage of therapeutic outcomes do interpersonal skills like empathy and warmth contribute, according to research?

  • 75%
  • 50% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 100%

    • Which perspective does CBT operate from?

    <p>Bio-psycho-social perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT a focus of CBT?

    <p>Long-term personality changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is CBT described in terms of therapy duration?

    <p>Short-term therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of homework in CBT?

    <p>It serves to reinforce learning and action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category does 'worrying' fall into in the 5-aspect model?

    <p>Thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing a patient, what is the first step typically taken?

    <p>Ask about a recent specific example</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in the assessment process?

    <p>To identify bi-directional effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the CBT model suggest measuring emotions?

    <p>By rating the intensity on a scale of 1 to 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional states are considered primary emotions?

    <p>Happiness, Sadness, Fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?

    <p>Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a complex emotion experienced by individuals?

    <p>Anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does anxiety affect a person's thoughts, as described in the content?

    <p>Anxiety can cause the belief that something is wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behaviors might someone like Anne exhibit due to constant worry and anxiety?

    <p>Planning every detail and avoiding reliance on others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a thinking error commonly associated with anxiety?

    <p>Overgeneralization of negative outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the CBT model is referred to as the 'Hot-cross bun' formulation?

    <p>It illustrates the interconnection of five aspects: thoughts, feelings, behaviors, physiology, and environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do emotions have on thoughts and behaviors?

    <p>Emotions can drive thoughts and decision-making processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the aims of the module?

    <p>To demonstrate an understanding of CBT-informed assessment and interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a session learning outcome?

    <p>To understand the CBT model and its application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in the module regarding mental health problems?

    <p>The role of CBT in assessing and treating them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is further reading recommended in the module?

    <p>To prepare for discussions and presentations on anxiety disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is associated with client-centred therapy?

    <p>Carl R. Rogers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CBT stand for?

    <p>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the specific skills taught in the module?

    <p>CBT-informed skills for common mental health conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines the process for identifying common mental health disorders?

    <p>The NICE Guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Module Information

    • Module name: NURS 3141 - Introduction to CBT for Mental Health Nurses
    • Module leaders: Dr. Tim Carter and Gary Payne
    • Optional Module
    • Year: 2024-25

    Course Details

    • Topic: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Mental Health Nurses
    • Week: 5
    • Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM
    • Format: Introduction to CBT for mental health nurses

    Assessment Details

    • Assessment type: ExamSys – Multiple-Choice Questions
    • Formative Exam: To be confirmed (TBC)
    • Summative Exam: 50 or more marks, combining multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short answer questions, and drag-and-drop activities.
    • Exam date: Early to mid-January
    • Exam time: To be confirmed (TBC)
    • Resources: Themes and expectations based on taught content, PowerPoint slides, and reading material available on Moodle.
    • Additional reading: Available

    Welcome and Introductions

    • Introductions will be held.
    • Housekeeping procedures will be discussed.
    • The module overview will be presented.
    • Students' feedback on the module format will be discussed. This included a greater emphasis on practical skills and self-directed study.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Module aim: To provide an understanding of CBT-informed assessment, formulation, and intervention processes for common mental health problems.
    • Module aim: To demonstrate an understanding of various CBT-informed skills and techniques.
    • Session learning outcomes: To provide an understanding of the module, associated ExamSys examination, CBT fundamentals, and the CBT model, and its application.

    CBT Fundamentals

    • Short-term therapy
    • Goal-focused
    • Evidence-based
    • Collaborative
    • Focus on the "here and now"
    • Bio-psycho-social perspective
    • Weekly sessions
    • Action-oriented with homework assignments

    Fundamentals of Therapy

    • Interpersonal skills are important
    • Empathy
    • Warmth;
    • Non-judgmental;
    • Positive Regard
    • Appropriate body language, tone, and eye contact
    • Research suggests these aspects contribute to 50% of a therapeutic outcome

    Formulation

    • Methods for understanding problems
    • Analysing problem maintenance
    • Identifying intervention strategies

    Thoughts lead to Feelings

    • Considering the image/situation, what thoughts arise?
    • Potential explanations of the situation
    • Emotional impact of those thoughts

    How I think affects how I feel

    • Example provided: Thoughts (people kissing or consoling) -> Feelings (anger or sadness)

    Thinking Errors or Distortions

    • Various types of cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, mental filtering, jumping to conclusions, overgeneralizing, disqualifying the positive, magnification/minimization, emotional reasoning, labeling, personalization, etc. Descriptions of each distortion are included in the presentation.

    Emotions are very important!

    • Primary emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, anger, disgust)
    • Complex emotions (anxiety, guilt, shame, humiliation)

    How I feel affects what I think

    • Example provided: Feelings (scared and anxious) -> Thinking (something is wrong or in danger)

    How we think, feel, and behave are linked

    • Interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; they influence each other in a circular pattern

    General Cross-Sectional Formulation

    • A model visually represents the interrelation between situation, thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and behaviors.

    Recap

    • Small group discussions to summarise what each member has learned during the session

    Separating Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors

    • Example presented using case of "Anne"

    Role Play

    • Role play activity where Gary and Tim will demonstrate CBT initial assessment method

    Ideas for Questions

    • Examples of questions to ask during the initial CBT assessment

    The Process

    • Describing the process of conducting a CBT assessment
    • Starting with the situation, moving to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
    • Linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a bidirectional manner (linking them both in one direction and the other)
    • Identifying opportunities to measure thoughts and emotions
    • Importance of empathy and curiosity

    CBT Model

    • Using a recent example, how can you measure thoughts, feelings, emotions.
    • Example of questions to ask

    Formulate Your Own Recent Experience

    • Instruction to develop a cross-sectional formulation model of a recent experience of feeling anxious.

    Homework

    • Read Understanding presentation of anxiety disorders
    • Read core module PowerPoint Slides for Day 1

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    Prepare for your NURS 3141 exam on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Mental Health Nurses. This quiz covers essential concepts and themes from the course. Enhance your understanding with multiple-choice questions and review materials from your lectures.

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