SLWK 606 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Therapeutic Relationship, Cognitive Model
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Objectives are not only to facilitate a remission of patients" disorders, but also to prevent relapse. Build a sound therapeutic alliance with patients. Make the structure and the process of therapy explicit. Teach patients the cognitive model and share your conceptualization with them. Help alleviate their distress through a variety of techniques and problem solving. Teach them how to use these techniques themselves, help them generalize the use of the techniques, and motivate them to use the techniques in the future. Develop a general plan for treatment and a specific plan for each individual session. Develop a treatment plan based on evaluation of patients, their symptoms and disorders, and their specific presenting problems and goals. Adhere to the plan to a greater or lesser degree, revising it as necessary. Ask yourself, what am i trying to accomplish and how can i do so most efficiently? . As you review notes from the previous session before the session, ask yourself:
