Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

• How does cognition link to this type of therapy?

  Aim to change faulty thinking and catastrophising to rational thinking.
• How does behaviour link to this type of therapy?

  Behavioural activation: planning and doing pleasant activities create positive emotions.
• How does a therapist deal with a patients irrational thoughts?

  Disputing negative irrational thoughts to develop self-belief and self-liking.
• How should a patient deal with their own irrational thoughts?

  Thought diary: record unpleasant emotions and ‘automatic’ thoughts.

  Rational response to automatic thoughts is rated.
• What is a positive evaluation of this type of therapy?

  CBT focuses on the psychological symptoms (e.g feeling sad) which is treating the whole person.
• What is a negative evaluation of this type of therapy?

  It’s not for everyone.

  Takes time and effort so clients drop out, reducing overall effectiveness.