14.6.2 Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT)

• What type of therapy is Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT)?

  Cognitive-behavioural therapy
• Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT) involves three phases: education, skill acquisition, and application
• The education phase of SIT involves understanding the nature of stress and its effects.
• Arrange the three phases of Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT) in the correct order.

  1️⃣ Education

  2️⃣ Skill Acquisition

  3️⃣ Application
• What is the primary goal of the education phase in SIT?

  Understanding the nature of stress
• Key activities in the education phase include psychoeducation, stress diary, and identifying triggers
• Identifying triggers is an activity in the education phase of SIT.
• Which technique is used in the skill acquisition phase to identify and challenge irrational thoughts?

  Cognitive restructuring
• Match the technique with its description in the skill acquisition phase of SIT.

  Cognitive Restructuring ↔️ Identifying and challenging negative thoughts

  Relaxation Techniques ↔️ Reducing physiological stress

  Problem-Solving Skills ↔️ Developing a systematic approach to stress
• The application phase of SIT involves using learned skills in real-life stress situations and building resilience
• Imaginal rehearsal is a key activity in the application phase of SIT.
• What is the purpose of exposure to stressful situations in the application phase?

  Reinforcing coping skills
• Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) that involves three phases
• Order the three phases of Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT)

  1️⃣ Education

  2️⃣ Skill Acquisition

  3️⃣ Application
• Stress Inoculation Therapy equips individuals with comprehensive skills to manage stress effectively.
• The educational phase of SIT focuses on helping individuals understand stress, its causes, and its effects
• Match the activity in the educational phase with its description:

  Psychoeducation ↔️ Learning about the nature of stress

  Stress Diary ↔️ Tracking personal stress experiences

  Identifying Triggers ↔️ Recognizing stress-inducing events
• The skill acquisition phase of SIT is where individuals learn and practice coping strategies
• Match the coping technique with its description:

  Cognitive Restructuring ↔️ Challenging negative thoughts

  Relaxation Techniques ↔️ Reducing physiological stress

  Problem-Solving Skills ↔️ Developing systematic solutions
• The skill acquisition phase builds upon the understanding gained in the educational phase of SIT.
• The application phase of SIT involves applying learned skills in real-life stress situations
• Match the activity in the application phase with its description:

  Imaginal Rehearsal ↔️ Mentally practicing coping strategies

  Exposure to Stressful Situations ↔️ Gradually facing stressors

  Coping Statements ↔️ Using positive self-statements
• Coping statements are positive self-statements used to manage stress
• The application phase helps build confidence and resilience in managing stress.
• What does research support suggest about SIT's effectiveness?

  Reduces stress and improves coping
• SIT offers a more comprehensive approach compared to other stress management therapies like CBT and mindfulness
• SIT addresses both cognitive and behavioral aspects of stress.
• One disadvantage of SIT is its high cost and the time required for specialized training
• SIT is universally effective for all individuals experiencing stress.

  False