CBT

• What are talking therapies used for?

  Psychological treatments for stress and addiction
• What are the three types of talking therapy mentioned?

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Counselling and guided self-help
  • Stress Inoculation Training
• What does the behavioral approach in CBT examine?

  How addictions are learned through behavior
• What is functional analysis in CBT?

  Identifying irrational thoughts triggering cravings
• What is cognitive restructuring in CBT?

  Challenging distorted thoughts and identifying patterns
• How does a therapist help a client recognize faulty thinking?

  By asking for evidence of their thoughts
• What skills might a therapist teach to replace addiction?

  New skills like anger management
• How can clients practice new skills learned in therapy?

  Through homework tasks in real-world settings
• What is the goal of relapse prevention in CBT?

  • Identify cues that trigger behavior
  • Avoid high-risk situations
  • Learn coping strategies
• What might trigger an alcoholic's irrational thoughts?

  Seeing others drinking at a party
• What did a review of studies find about CBT and gambling addiction?

  No difference after 12 months between groups
• What is a negative aspect of the durability of therapeutic gain in CBT?

  • Unknown durability of therapeutic gain
  • Potential for relapse after treatment