BST1124 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Relational Frame Theory, Cognitive Restructuring, Exposure Therapy
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Exible thinking, challenging interpretations: modifying behaviour: changing patterns of behaviour that are maladaptive. Cons: requires an articulation and intelligent (insight into their thoughts, cbt is common sense, does not focus on emotions (change in thought = change in emotions, not interested in important background information. Thought-focused (identify and understand the distortions: catastrophizing, regret orientation, judgment focus. Practice and homework: practicing the replacement techniques learned to combat the maladaptive thinking helps to access reinforcement, making the skill more likely to occur in the future. Sound therapeutic relationship: listen, teach, encourage, guide: open honest, adherence and implementation of the program, accurate reports on progress. Therapist much plan and attend to make the content successful in a group format, and must also manage group dynamics; and implement speci c cbgt techniques. First session: review prior assessment information, present cbt model, negotiate treatment goals and objectives, provide rationale for homework practice assignments, introduce assessment. Information gathering: interview, questionnaires, rating scales (overt & covert)
