CBT

• What is the aim of CBT?

  Change faulty thought patterns
• What is cognitive restructuring?


  Tackling the biases that occur below the clients awareness
• What is an example of a specific skill taught in CBT?

  Anger management
• How effective is CBT?

  Perry (2006) - treatment with CBT is effective 12 months later

  Face-to-face is better than by workbook, suggesting client-therapist relationships are important
• How long does CBT last?

  Cowlishaw (2022) - CBT is effective in the short term but long term effects are unknown
• What are the issues with treatment adherence?

  Cowlishaw (2008) - drop out rates are five times greater than any other therapy

  Only those who works may stick at it, so that’s why success rates are high
• What is a positive of CBT?

  Takes into account the likelihood that someone will relapse, so prepares the client for that
• What are therapist effects?

  Is improvement due to therapy or relationship with therapist?