stress inoculation

• What is the main focus of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)?

  Managing stress through cognitive techniques
• Who developed Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)?

  Meichenbaum and Cameron
• What is the main aim of SIT?

  To protect against stressors before they happen
• Name the three phases of SIT in order.

  Cognitive preparation, skill acquisition, application
• Give one example of an uncontrollable stressor.

  Traffic jams
• What is the role of positive self-talk in SIT?

  It replaces anxious negative thoughts
• Explain what is meant by "cognitive preparation" in SIT.

  Identifying and understanding stressors faced by the client
• How does the relationship between the therapist and client affect the effectiveness of SIT?

  A warm collaboration enhances effectiveness
• Describe the purpose of the "application and follow-through" phase.

  To transfer skills into real-life situations
• Why are personal experiments an important part of SIT?

  They help clients apply skills to real stressors
• How does SIT help clients deal with setbacks?

  It teaches clients that setbacks are temporary
• What is the significance of the skills acquisition phase in SIT?

  Clients learn coping skills tailored to them
• What is a key skill taught during the skills acquisition phase?

  Positive self-talk
• How does SIT's flexibility benefit its application?

  It can be used individually or in groups
• What is a potential weakness of SIT regarding its complexity?

  It makes effectiveness difficult to determine
• How does Dermot's anxiety affect his performance at work?

  It makes him anxious and affects his performance
• Explain one difference between stress inoculation training and counseling.

  SIT focuses on coping strategies, counseling on emotional support
• Explain how skills acquisition could help Dermot.

  It teaches him coping skills for stress
• Explain how application and follow-through could help Dermot.

  It allows him to practice skills in real situations
• What are the phases of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)?

  1. Cognitive preparation
  2. Skills acquisition
  3. Application and follow-through
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)?

  Strengths:

  • Flexible therapy
  • Wide range of techniques
  • Applicable individually or in groups

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Complexity in techniques
  • Difficult to determine effectiveness
• What is the role of the therapist in SIT?

  • Collaborates with the client
  • Helps identify stressors
  • Models coping strategies
• How does SIT prepare clients for future stressors?

  • Exposes clients to small stressors
  • Teaches coping mechanisms
  • Encourages positive self-talk