effectiveness

• point :)

  evidence suggests that CBT can be highly effective in treating depression and anxiety related problems in particular
• example :)

  Jarret (1999) compared the effectiveness of CBT with antidepressants in 108 patients with severe depression. Participants were randomly assigned to either the CBT, antidepressants or placebo group. The study lasted 10 weeks, and found that CBT was as effective as the antidepressants, and more effective than a placebo.
• explain :)

  CBT is more effective than drug therapy, as it could be argued that drugs only provide a "quick-fix" solution to symptoms of depression - Hensley (2004) states that the relapse rate of CBT is low compared with anti-depressants, suggesting that CBT has long-term benefits.
• link :)

  however, Kupfer and Frank (2001) argue that in fact the most effective method is a combination of CBD and antidepressants.
• point :(

  the competence of the therapist is an important factor in influencing the success of CBT.
• explain :(

  competencies in CBT includes the ability to plan and structure sessions, review homework and the ability to engage and foster good therapeutic relations, which is crucial.
• example :(

  Kuyken and Tsivrikos (2009) claim that as much as 15% of the variance in outcomes of CBT effectiveness, may be attributable to therapist competence.
• link :(

  therefore, the effectiveness of CBT could be linked to the therapist's incompetence.