Week 5 Cognitive Therapy PDF

3005PSY Week 5 Cognitive therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d5dji4 The cognitive model is a psychological framework that explains human behavior...

3005PSY Week 5 Cognitive therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d5dji4 The cognitive model is a psychological framework that explains human behavior through the interplay of thoughts, feel- ings, and behaviors. It posits that our Describe the cognitive model thoughts (cognitions) influence our emo- tions and actions, and by identifying and modifying maladaptive thoughts, we can improve emotional well-being and be- havioral outcomes. Cognitive therapy is a form of psy- chotherapy that focuses on identify- ing and modifying maladaptive thoughts. Key components include: 1. Collaborative relationship between therapist and client Explain the key components of cognitive 2. Identifying and challenging distorted therapy thinking patterns (cognitive distortions) 3. Modifying maladaptive beliefs 4. Behavioral experiments to test and modify beliefs 5. Problem-solving and coping skills de- velopment 6. Relapse prevention and maintenance of gains 1. Identifying the client's presenting prob- lems 2. Assessing the client's core be- liefs, intermediate beliefs, and automatic thoughts Develop a case conceptualization based 3. Identifying cognitive distortions and on foundational cognitive principles maladaptive thinking patterns Back: A case conceptualization in cogni- 4. Understanding the connection be- tive therapy involves: tween thoughts, emotions, and behav- iors 5. Developing a treatment plan that ad- dresses the identified issues, utilizing cognitive and behavioral interventions 1/6  3005PSY Week 5 Cognitive therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d5dji4 1. Cognitive restructuring: 2. Identifying and challenging cognitive distortions 3. Behavioral activation: 4. Encouraging clients to engage in ac- tivities that promote positive mood and counteract depression 5. Exposure therapy: Systematically con- Describe the key treatment components fronting feared situations to reduce anxi- and techniques of cognitive therapy ety and phobias Back: Key treatment components and 6. Problem-solving therapy: Teaching techniques in cognitive therapy include: clients to effectively manage life stres- sors and challenges 7. Socratic questioning: Asking open-ended questions to help clients ex- plore their thoughts and beliefs 7. Homework assignments: Encouraging clients to practice skills and implement changes between sessions An example of multiple cognitive distor- tions strung together is "I am going to have a panic attack, and all eyes are Can you give an example of multiple cog- upon me. They will think I am crazy. Peo- nitive distortions strung together? ple on the forecourt are noticing I am a wreck. I am a wreck. I am going to have a panic attack." Automatic thoughts are quick, evaluative What are automatic thoughts in CBT? thoughts that are the outcome of cogni- tive distortions Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that contribute to maladaptive thinking patterns, including all-or-noth- What are the cognitive distortions in ing thinking, selective abstraction, CBT? mind-reading, negative prediction, cata- strophizing, overgeneralization, labeling and mislabeling, magnification/minimiza- tion, and personalization. 2/6  3005PSY Week 5 Cognitive therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d5dji4 Biases in information processing refer to What are biases in information process- systematic errors in the way people per- ing in CBT? ceive, interpret, and recall information. The ambiguous picture activity helps What is the purpose of the ambiguous clients understand how thoughts and picture activity in CBT? perceptions influence emotions and be- haviors. The cognitive model suggests that our What is the cognitive model? thoughts determine our feelings and be- havior. Biases in Information Processing De- negative view of self, world and future pression: (negative cognitive triad) Biases in Information Processing Anxi- overestimation of physical or psycholog- ety ical danger Biases in Information Processing Panic catastrophic interpretation of physiologi- disorder cal experiences Biases in information processing Para- miss attribution of bias to others noia Biases in information processing Suici- hopelessness regarding future and defi- dal ideation ciencies in problem solving dichotomous, black-or-white thinking; All-or-nothing Thinking e.g., "If I don't get a HD, I have failed" selectively choosing facts to support negative thinking; e.g., athlete focuses Selective Abstraction on 1 loss in otherwise successful career, which reinforces sense of incompetence we know what others think of us; e.g., "I Mind-reading know she thinks I'm an idiot" negative prediction of future in the ab- Negative prediction: sence of supporting evidence; e.g., "I just know that if I go, I'll have a bad time" exaggerate the consequences of a future Catastrophising event into something fearful: "If I don't get a HD, I'll die" 3/6  3005PSY Week 5 Cognitive therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d5dji4 making a rule based on a few negative Overgeneralisation events: "I forgot my keys again...I can never remember anything" negative view of self created by labelling based on a few mistakes: rather then Labelling and mislabelling "I felt awkward talking to Sarah", "I am a complete loser" (overgeneralisation at the identity level) magnify imperfections, minimise good points; "my jeans are a little tight. I am Magnification/minimisation so fat and disgusting" (mag); "I did really well on that assignment. Total fluke"(min) taking an event unrelated to oneself and Personalisation making it meaningful; "Another red light. Why does nothing ever go right for me?" The process of understanding how ear- ly life experiences shape core be- What is cognitive conceptualisation? liefs, which in turn influence automatic thoughts through situations and cogni- tive distortions. Fundamental and relatively unshakable perspectives on oneself, the world, and others, typically centered around com- What are core beliefs? petence and self-worth, that develop in early life and can lead to cognitive distor- tions. Systematic errors in the way people per- ceive, interpret, and recall information that contribute to maladaptive thinking What are cognitive distortions? patterns and exacerbate psychological distress, often resulting from negative or maladaptive core beliefs Through situations and cognitive dis- How do core beliefs influence automatic tortions, which can lead to negative thoughts? thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that 4/6  3005PSY Week 5 Cognitive therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d5dji4 reinforce the core beliefs and create a cyclical process. People often engage in behaviors con- sistent with their core beliefs, inadver- What is the double-edged effect of core tently supporting them and missing op- beliefs? portunities for disconfirming evidence, which prevents them from challenging their beliefs and breaking the cycle. Early childhood experiences that shape What are the predisposing factors in cog- core beliefs nitive conceptualization? Therapists examine clients' background and self-talk to infer core beliefs Core beliefs are fundamental and rel- atively unshakable perspectives about How do core beliefs generate automatic oneself, the world, and others thoughts? Automatic thoughts are related to a spe- cific belief Critical incidents or situations that trig- What are the precipitating factors in cog- ger core beliefs and intensify automatic nitive conceptualization? thoughts Ongoing cognitive distortions and ac- cepting negative automatic thoughts as truth, reinforcing core beliefs What are the perpetuating factors in cog- Lack of disconfirming experiences nitive conceptualization? strengthens core beliefs through evi- dence gathered from emotions and be- haviors Identifying predisposing factors (early experiences), triggering events (esca- lating factors), and perpetuating factors What does cognitive conceptualization (automatic thoughts and distortions) involve when working with an individual? Examining how core beliefs are being reinforced through thoughts and distor- tions, and how the cycle is maintained 5/6  3005PSY Week 5 Cognitive therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d5dji4 1. Treatment goal is to explore and mod- ify distorted cognitive processes and al- leviate symptoms 2. Therapy is goal-oriented, time-limited, and structured with a session agenda 3. Focus is on the present, while past discussions may occur for core beliefs 4. Therapy involves psychoeducation for clients to become their own therapist What are some key principles of treat- 5. Therapy is collaborative with active ment in cognitive therapy? client participation and homework tasks 6. Therapy is based on collaborative em- piricism with empirical evidence to test concerns 7. Therapy relies on Socratic dialogue with strategic questioning to allow clients to challenge and question their beliefs 8. Therapy uses guided discovery with behavioral experiments to test beliefs and develop new skills/interpretations. 6/6