CBT

• Major symptom of scz?

  Disordered thinking-CBT helps individual consider & organise their disordered thoughts in a rational way. Helps make client aware of the connections between their disordered thinking & their illness & challenges their interpretations of events by asking them to discuss the evidence for their beliefs. Techniques primary help with positive symptoms.
• Smith et al (2003)

  Identified key treatment components when using CBT for scz: engagement strategies, psycho-education, cognitive strategies, behavioural skills training & relapse prevention strategies.
• Engagement strategies:


  Talk about potential worries & symptoms of particular concern. Therapist try to develop rapport with client- especially important as client may have had negative experiences with previous therapists or may be experiencing elevated levels of paranoia. Discuss their 'natural coping strategies'- allows client to appreciate their role as expert in their symptoms (empowering).