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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy*
What is CBT? - correct answer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help
patients manage their problems by changing the way they think (cognitive) and what they do
(behaviour).
It's most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression
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What mental health conditions can CBT be used to treat? - correct answer Obsessive compulsive
disorder (OCD).
Panic disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Phobias.
Bipolar disorder.
Psychosis.
Anger.
Low self-esteem.
Eating disorders - E.g. anorexia and bulimia.
Sleep problems - E.g. insomnia.
Problems related to alcohol misuse.
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When is CBT used to treat long term conditions? - correct answer Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Chronic pain syndrome.
, Note: Although CBT can't cure the physical symptoms of these conditions, it can help people cope better
with their symptoms.
What are the underlying assumptions of CBT? - correct answer How an individual interprets life events
plays a role in determining how they responds to those events (Beck, 1991).
Individual is an 'active' agent in process.
Patients are seen as being excessively negative in their beliefs.
Results of cognitive processes are accessible to consciousness as thoughts and images.
Individual has the potential to change them.
What are the goals of CBT? - correct answer Provide patients with clear and credible rationale for
understanding their disorder and mechanisms of therapeutic change.
Offer highly structured sessions and a viable course of action for addressing their concerns.
Be active and problem-focused.
Encourage self-monitoring and the assessment of progress.
*CBT aims to get you to a point where you can 'do it yourself', and work out your own ways of tackling
these problems.*
What happens during a CBT session? - correct answer 30 - 60 minute session, once a week or once every
two weeks.
x1 course = 5 - 20 sessions.
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