Main components of Therapy

• What does cognitive behavioural therapy focus on?

  Influences of thoughts, beliefs, and brain patterns
• How does cognitive behavioural therapy address time in its approach?

  It deals with the here and now, considering past influences
• What is the structure of cognitive behavioural therapy?

  It is structured and focuses on problem-solving
• What is the nature of the relationship between the patient and therapist in cognitive behavioural therapy?

  It is a collective effort requiring a good relationship
• How does the therapist facilitate understanding in cognitive behavioural therapy?

  The therapist uses questions to guide the client
• What educational model is cognitive behavioural therapy based on?

  It is based on an educational model for skill understanding
• What are the steps of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?

  1. Explain the concept of CBT
  2. Appoint and list the problems
  3. Identify emotions, thoughts, and behavior for each problem
  4. Identify automatic negative thought processes
  5. Familiarize the client with the concept of faulty thoughts
  6. Create new thoughts and/or reactions
• What is the first step in cognitive behavioural therapy?

  Explain the concept of CBT
• What is the second step in cognitive behavioural therapy?

  Appoint and list the problems
• What is the purpose of identifying emotions, thoughts, and behavior in CBT?

  To understand each problem better
• Why is it important to identify automatic negative thought processes in CBT?

  To address and change negative thinking patterns
• What does familiarizing the client with faulty thoughts involve?

  Helping the client recognize incorrect thinking
• What is the goal of creating new thoughts and/or reactions in CBT?

  To replace negative thoughts with positive ones