The main theory that has largely influenced my clinical work at my current practicum site is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT asserts it is an individual’s thoughts and behaviors that directs the individual, so in this case my job would be to help the my client (individual) to find his or her thought that is driving his or her action(s). CBT is a fine dance; it may seem simple, identify the thought and replace the thought with a healthier thought. CBT is quite contrary to being simple, the techniques and timing is a fine juggling and balance act. To elaborate further, after a client has identified his or her thought that has been driving his or her action, they would need to restructure certain things in the their life that will help implement certain behaviors that will lead to a more healthier cognition. CBT offers the client an opportunity to look at the presenting problem from a rational approach and use rational techniques. A therapist conducting CBT will adopt a multi-purpose role of being an active, educator, and encouraging clients to actively participate in the therapeutic process. As mentioned previously, CBT will tend to focus on the clients current functional problem. The processes will intel exploration of the interrelationship between thoughts, feelings, beliefs, attitudes, goals and behaviors. The main premises of CBT are is assumption, that an individual’s emotional reaction is produced by his or her thoughts and beliefs about a particular situation. To demonstrate how our feelings are tied with our behavior and response, I will share a clinical case I was working on. Candice (pseudonym) is a single 28 year old African American woman, who has recently moved into her own apartment with her 9 year... ... middle of paper ... ...h it is usually short-term, it can be adapted to some lengthier timing. In addition, CBT’s techniques can provide a nice distraction and help slowly down a person’s thinking, as an example, thought logs. A person, who is not in touch with his or her own emotions and cannot articulate how they feel, can use a thought log during the week and at the next session together the clinician and the client can explore the feelings and emotional aspect. Together, my clients and I set the agenda, goals and tasks, a very integral part of the session. Once my client has begun to think and behave in a healthier manner, I provide positive reinforcement. The level of enjoyment in the progress that is taking place is a rewarding feeling when my client’s new way of thinking has given rise to a healthier way of behaving and thinking, in return diminishing her negative cognitions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy acts to help the person understand what was going on when they have these negative thoughts. It helps them to step out of the automatic thoughts and challenge them. CBT would encourage patient to examine real-life experience to see what happens to her, or to others in similar situations. Then, in a more realistic setting, the patient may be able to take the chance to find out what other truly think by revealing
While CBT has many advantages, it alone does not encompass all of the concepts I believe are necessary to tackle a client’s needs. Therefore, I draw upon concepts from various theories to assist clients in achieving their goals. Pulling from Reality therapy, a key concept I utilize is focusing on what the client is doing and how to get them to evaluate whether they’re present actions are working for them. CBT does use some form of this in the sense that one must examine and establish their cognitive misconceptions; however, I prefer to extract this concept from Reality therapy because CBT tends to do so by focusing on the past. I am a firm believer that while the past can shape who you are, it does little good to remain focused on it. Focusing on overt behavior, precision in specifying the goals of treatment, development of specific treatment plans, and objective evaluation of therapy outcomes all come from Behavior therapy (Corey, 2013, p. 474). Behavior therapy is highly structured much like that of CBT. By utilizing this aspect of Behavior therapy, I am better able to closely observe where a client is currently and where they are headed. Lastly, I pull from Person-Centered therapy as the final key concept of my counseling approach. PCT focuses on the fact that client’s have the potential to become aware of their problems and resolve them (Corey, 2013). This Person-Centered therapy concept has overlap with CBT as
Gabriella’s general physician has referred the client to therapy because she has been having low moods. The client stated that she has been feeling down and has been unable to “snap out of it.” The described that the current symptoms she is feeling are due to her feeling lonely and distant from things. She explained that she feels empty, does not feel like herself, and feels that she not in touch with anything. The client elucidated that she feels as if she was watching everything go by. The client is describing symptoms of dissociation. The client continues on to explain that her physical symptoms feel as if she had butterflies in her stomach. She currently has low energy and difficulties getting up in the morning.
One of the main advantages of CBT is that this approach is time-limited and brief. It is usually between six to twenty sessions (Fairburn et al, 1987). Since CBT is time-limited, the patient is aware of this limitation and this may result in developing more motivation in the patient. On the other hand, by observing quick changes and progresses, the patient would be more encouraged and motivated and optimistic about the outcome of therapy. Because CBT is short term so it is more cost effective for both patient and therapist.
1. Emma will become awre of her self-talk around the issue that a good woman is never angry and how its oor not helping her cope realistically wih the sudden death of her husband.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides a collaborative relationship between the client and the therapist with the ultimate goal of identifying irrational beliefs and disputing those beliefs in an effort to change or adapt behavior (Corey, 2013). The developers of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy saw humans as capable of both rational and irrational thoughts and able to change the processes that contribute to irrational thinking (Corey, 2013). CBT is a more direct approach than some other therapy theories practiced today in that it challenges the client to identify aspects about their self through cognitions. This therapy, as discussed in Corey (2013) also provides an educational component such that therapist teach clients tools to effectively change the way they think to a healthier way. There are a multitude of techniques associated with CBT such as shame attacking exercises, changing ones language...
CBT is a compelling combination of?talk therapy?and behavioral therapy. CBT is a psychotherapy?in which patients transform?negative thinking patterns into positive thoughts. The belief is changing one's thoughts will ultimately result in a positive change in their actions and behaviors (Goodtherapy n.d). The CBT styled approach will focus directly on the client?s relationship with their parent the first couple of sessions will be about the earliest memories of interactions with their parent. The practitioner will ask the client how did their relationship with their parents make them feel was it a healthy relationship or would they have liked to make changes to their relationship? During the sessions, the practitioner will relate and or explain self-psychology?s tripolar poles from the information given to them by the client (if they apply). The purpose is to see if the client relates their childhood experiences with their early development as a child and interactions they had with their parents; to why they may have specific negative thoughts that contribute to their depression. Once they can identify the memories that affected them, they can begin to work on self-healing/soothing, by utilizing support groups, try solution-focused brief therapy, or
There are several approaches that are effective about treatment to teen substance abuse. One is the behavioral approach which is effective is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that can be use as a individual or group approach. CBT is used to help control their emotions and recognize what they think about that trigger their substance abuse. As social workers we will help anticipate one’s triggers and help them to get better coping strategies. First is to help recognize and predict high-risk situations. Once they understand their triggers, we will then help apply self-control techniques, such as emotional regulation, anger management, problem solving, and how to refuse substance abuse. The only thing that is ineffective about this treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy commonly known as CBT is a systematic process by which we learn to change our negative thoughts into more positive ones. CBT is a combination of two types of therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Behavioral Therapy. Cognition is our thoughts, so cognitive behavioral therapy combines working with our thought process and changing our behavior at the same time. Cognitive behavioral therapists believe that our behavior and our feelings are influenced by the way we think; also our mood is affected by our behavior and thought process. So CBT tries to tackle our thoughts, feelings and behavior. Scientific research has shown that cognitive behavioral therapy is affective for a wide range of mental health problems. The purpose is to bring positive change by alleviating emotional distress such as depression. CBT starts by breaking down your problems into smaller components, often trying to identify particular problematic thoughts or behavior. Once these problems are broken down it is then suggested a straightforward plan in which the patient and therapist can intervene to promote recovery.
This therapy tape assignment proved to be distinctly more difficult to execute and capture in video form than the one I did last semester. While, I do feel confident in my ability to conduct a successful CBT session, I am also aware that we will not be observing this in my submitted therapy tape. There are several editing issues that take away from the natural flow of the mock session.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a counselling model based greatly on talking therapy. It focuses on peoples underlying thoughts and past experiences, and how they influence current habits and behaviours. CBT tries to correct these and learn alternative ways of processing information to alter the undesired behaviour and/or habits. This is done through a combination of cognitive therapy (looking at the ways and things you think) and behavioural therapy (looking at the things you do).
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of treatment that focuses on examining the relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviors (NAMI, 2012). It is designed to modify the individual’s normative dysfunctional thoughts. The basic cognitive technique consists of delineating the individual's specific misconceptions, distortions, and maladaptive assumptions, and of testing their validity and reasonableness (Beck, 1970). By exploring thought patterns that lead to maladaptive behaviors and actions and the beliefs that direct these thoughts, people with mental illness can alter their thought process to improve coping. CBT is different from oth...
“Cognitive-behavior therapy refers to those approaches inspired by the work of Albert Ellis (1962) and Aaron Beck (1976) that emphasize the need for attitude change to promote and maintain behavior modification” (Nichols, 2013, p.185). A fictitious case study will next be presented in order to describe ways in which cognitive behavioral therapy can be used to treat the family members given their presenting problems.
To begin with, Cognitive Behavior Therapy or CBT is a way to open the client's mind as to their thought process, so that he/she can reflect on their way of thinking, emotional connection, and behavior concerning the issues or problems in their lives, co-partnering with the therapist.
The goal of the therapy session is for the client to share his traumatic experience and for the client to think positive in order to cope with his brother’s loss. My client has not had an opportunity to speak to anyone about his thoughts and feeling about his brother’s death. He has kept everything on his mind about his brother internally. When he is presented with challenges, he mentions the memory of his brother that passed away.