Critical Thinking Paper Jenna Aalbers Mr. Edwin Haycraft SSW: 3729 – Substance Use and Abuse June 12, 2024. Introduction: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) stands as one of the most widely researched and practiced therapeutic modalities in the field of psychology. Its foundational principles, rooted in the understanding of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interconnect, have paved the way for effective interventions across various mental health conditions, including substance use disorders. In contrast to traditional psychotherapeutic approaches, which may dive deeper into past experiences and unconscious drives, CBT adopts a more solution-focused stance, emphasizing the present moment and appropriate strategies for change. …show more content…
Morgen emphasizes the intricate interplay between psychological, social, and environmental factors contributing to addictive behaviors, which resonates deeply with Bill's narrative. Throughout the AA Big Book, Bill's experiences mirror the stages of addiction discussed by Morgen, from initial experimentation to compulsive use and eventual recognition of powerlessness over alcohol. Morgen's emphasis on the progressive nature of addiction aligns with Bill's descent into increasingly destructive patterns of alcohol consumption, marked by blackouts, loss of control, and adverse consequences in various aspects of his life. Moreover, Morgen underscores the role of cognitive and behavioral factors in maintaining addictive behaviors, highlighting the importance of cognitive restructuring and behavior modification in recovery. Bill's journey reflects the cognitive distortions and maladaptive coping strategies commonly observed in individuals with substance use disorders, underscoring the need for interventions targeting these underlying processes. Additionally, Morgen emphasizes the significance of social support and community resources in facilitating recovery, a theme echoed in Bill's involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous. The AA program exemplifies the principles of mutual aid, fellowship, and accountability central to Morgen's discussion of effective recovery-oriented interventions. Conclusion: In conclusion, this paper examines the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its application in treating substance use disorders, particularly in comparison to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the 12 Step Philosophy. Through the analysis of peer-reviewed research articles and insights from Morgen's theoretical framework, we've highlighted the effectiveness of CBT interventions
This paper will try to explain the different views of how and why Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs are accepted and rejected as effective tools in treating alcoholism and other addictions. The articles reviewed contradict the others’ opinion. First, we see that supporting the 12-step programs with a degree of involvement both the doctor and patient will see better results in treating the addiction. The second view will show that 12-step programs can be used as “self-help” treatment and must be used in conjunction with other forms of rehabilitation. When AA and other 12-step programs are not used with other forms of treatment, the patient tends to become codependent on the group.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented therapy treatment that takes a hands-on, approach to problem-solving. The core foundation of this treatment approach, as pioneered by Beck (1970) and Ellis (1962),
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy which can be used to treat a wide range of mental health problems. Cognitive Therapy is an active, directive, time limited, structured approach used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders, for example depression, anxiety, phobias (Beck, 1967). It emerged as a rational amalgam of behavioural and cognitive theories of human behaviour and is based on the idea that our thoughts determine our behaviour and feelings (Kendall PC, 1979). On average a patient attends between 5 and 20 appointments with their therapist. (Blenkiron 2013)
The first therapy to discuss is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, otherwise know as CBT. The main focus of CBT therapy is a “functional analysis of the thinking and behavioral process” (Content Guide 4, n.d.). This being said, CBT has been effective in the treatment of those struggling with substance
According to President Barak Obama there are over 20 million Americans who struggle with substance abuse. (OBAMA, B. 2014). Although addiction is rampant in the United States there are intervention programs available for those who are seeking out recovery. Researchers explain that addiction is a
In it's simplest form, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (or CBT as it will be referred to from here on out), refers to the approach of changing dysfunctional behaviors and thoughts to realistic and healthy ones. CBT encompasses several types of therapy focusing on the impact of an individual's thinking as it relates to expressed behaviors. Such models include rational emotive therapy (RET), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), behavior therapy (BT), Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT), Schema Focused Therapy, Cognitive therapy (CT). Most recently a few other variations have been linked to CBT such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) (Harrington and Pickles, 2009). The main aspect that all of these branches of therapy share, is that our thoughts relate to our external behaviors. External events and individuals do not cause the negative thoughts or feelings, but, instead the perception of events and situations is the root cause (National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, 2010).
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy has its foundations in two distinctive therapeutic theories, Cognitive Therapy and Behavioural Therapy. Cognitive Therapy (CT) believes that thoughts, feelings and behaviour are connected. CT states and an individual with help; can identify an issue that is causing a behavioural or an emotional response and correcting that thinking to achieve a desired outcome. Behavioural Therapy believes that individual’s behaviour is due to conditioning during the early years of life and as such can be altered with conscious awareness. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy is a combination of both of these theories and is based on an individual’s own history of thought an...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy appears to be a new treatment, although its roots can be traced to Albert Ellis’s Reason and Emotion in Psychotherapy, published in 1962. Cognitive therapy assumes that thoughts precede actions and false self-beliefs cause negative emotions. It is now known that most depression treatments have cognitive components to them, whether they are recognized or not. In the 1970’s many psychologists began using cognitive components to describe depression. From there, they developed cognitive forms to treat depression with impressive results (Franklin, 2003).
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is among the most extensively tested psychotherapies for depression. Many studies have confirmed the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for depression. This paper will provide background information about the intervention, address the target population, and describe program structure and key components. It will also provide examples of program implementation, challenges/barriers to implementing the practice, address how the practice supports recovery from a serious mental illness standpoint and provide a summary. Although there are several types of therapy available to treat depression and other mood disorders, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) has been one of the most widely used. It is thought to be very effective in treating depression in adolescents and adults. CBT is targeted to quickly resolve maladaptive thoughts and behaviors without inquiring greatly into why those thoughts and behaviors occur as opposed to other forms of psychotherapy.
The Clinical Application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is based on the concept that behavior change may be achieved through altering cognitive processes. The assumption underlying the cognitively based therapeutic techniques is that maladaptive cognitive processes lead to maladaptive behaviors and changing these processes can lead to behavior modification. According to Mahoney (1995), an individual's cognitions are viewed as covert behaviors, subject to the same laws of learning as overt behaviors. Since its inception, cognitive-behavior modification has attempted to integrate the clinical concerns of psychodynamic psychotherapists with the technology of behavior therapists (Mahoney, 1995).
This essay aims to critically evaluate one therapeutic intervention in psychology, named, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It begins with defining CBT and discussing the underlying principles and concepts of this approach. Some examples of treating psychological disorders by employing a CBT approach in children and adolescents will be made and then, It will move on to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this therapeutic intervention. The review will be finished by a conclusion regarding employing such approach.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy, or as it is commonly referred throughout literature CBT is an integration of Ellis’ (1996) Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and Becks’ Cognitive Therapy (1976). CBT regards a variety of interventions that share the same basic assumption that mental disorders and psychological distress are sustained by cognitive factors. The central idea of this psychotherapy approach is that maladaptive cognitions contribute to the maintenance of emotional distress and consequently behavioural problems (Beck, 1970; Eliis, 1962). We, as humans, gather information in our brain in certain patterns or schemas that contain general knowledge about that world and the person themselves and these schemas are used to interpret, select and reduce
For those struggling with alcohol abuse, sobriety from alcohol is a difficult process that will prohibitively improve the life of the addict. Coming to terms with the reality of alcohol addiction, enables the individual to begin taking action. Although peers may have already highlighted the problem to the user, he or she is more likely to commit to quitting if they themselves recognize that there is a problem stemming from their alcohol use. Initially, the alcohol user needs to assess his or her situation regarding alcohol abuse. Next, the individual will need to take steps to ensure that he or she can commit to making a change.
Which therapy is best regarding the help of people in society? I Say Cognitive Behavioral. Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavior therapy is used in helping people break the connections between tricky situations apart from their habitual reactions to them. Cognitive therapy teaches people how certain thinking patterns are causing their symptoms. With Cognitive Therapy a licensed therapist will take an active role in solving the patient problems. He or she will not settle for just nodding wisely while the patient carries the whole burden of finding the answers on their own, the same answers that they came to therapy for initially. Through Cognitive therapy the therapists will teach patients to identify their negative thoughts, and negative emotions. One of the most important developments in psychosocial approaches to emotional and mental problems has been the success of cognitive therapy, especially for depression.
The small group dynamic I have chosen that we have not discussed in class is the risky shift phenomenon. The risky shift phenomenon is when you are a member of a group and your perception of risk is seemingly greater. This is because the idea of a group risk is much better than that of individual risk.