cognitive behaviour therapy(CBT)

• 4 stages;

  • functional analysis
  • cognitive restructuring
  • skill training
  • homework
• functional analysis

  • to identify the high-risk situations in which the client is likely to engage in their addictive behaviour
  • report what they would be thinking before, during and after the situation
  • identify any cognitive biases and then work with the client to challenge the faulty thinking
• cognitive restructuring

  • used to change irrational/maladaptive thoughts to rational/adaptive ones.
  • e.g. selective recall challenged via empirical disputing
• skill training

  • taught social skills to help cope with situations which lead to addictive behaviour
  • taught avoidance strategies - learn to avoid situations that are likely to produce addictive behaviours
• homework

  • practice social skills and reports back, until they feel confident within social situations, leads to relapse prevention
• AO3

  • :( - requires motivation
  • :) - chemical dependence