10 Principles of CBT - correct answer • Cognitive therapy is based on an ever evolving formulation of the
patient and their problems in cognitive terms
• Cognitive therapy requires a sound therapeutic alliance
• Cognitive therapy emphasizes collaboration and active participation
• Cognitive therapy is goal oriented and problem focused
• Cognitive therapy initially emphasizes the present
• Cognitive therapy is educative, aims to teach the patient to be their own therapist, and emphasizes
relapse prevention
• Cognitive therapy aims to be time limited
• Cognitive therapy sessions are structured
• Cognitive therapy teaches patients to identify, evaluate, and respond to their dysfunctional thoughts
and beliefs
• Cognitive Therapy uses a variety of techniques to change thinking, mood, and behavior
Patient Conceptuatlization - correct answer Conceptualizing a patient in cognitive terms is crucial in
order to determine the most efficient and effective course of treatment.
It also aids in developing empathy, an ingredient that is critical in establishing a good working
relationship
Goals of Initial Session - correct answer 1. Establishing trust and rapport
2. Socializing the patient into cognitive therapy
3. Educating the patient about their disorder, about the cognitive model, and about the process of
therapy
4. Normalizing the patient's difficulties and instilling hope
5. Eliciting the patient's expectations for therapy
6. Gathering information about the patient's difficulties
7. Using information to develop a goal list
, Structure of Initial Session - correct answer 1. Setting the agenda
2. Doing a mood check, including objective scores
3. Breifly reviewing the presenting problem and obtaining an update
4. Identifying problems and setting goals
5. Educating the patient about the cognitive model
6. Eliciting the patient's expectations for therapy
7. Educating the patient about the disorder
8. Setting homework
9. Providing feedback
10. Eliciting feedback
Structure of Each Session - correct answer • Brief update and mood check
• Review previous session
• Set the agenda
• Review homework
• Discuss the issues on the agenda
• Teach skills
• Create homework along the way
• Summarize and feedback
Cognitive Model - correct answer •The cognitive model proposes that distorted or dysfunctional thinking
(which influences the patient's mood and behavior) is common to all psychological disturbances
-Realistic evaluation and modification of thinking produce an improvement in mood and behavior
•Thoughts influence feelings which influence actions → it is a continuous cycle.
There is a situation in which the following occurs:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller maxiscore. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.