stress inoculation training (SIT);
- conseptualisation (clients identifying the source of the stress by revisiting)
- skills training + practice & application
- identifying the problem leads to getting taught some relaxation training and statements to use which are over learned and become automatic
- these skills become specialist and used in the real world
Evaluation
- tackles the origins and non invasive
- berger (2000) proved that it works for exam stress
- meichenbaum (1985) found sit works for exam phobia
- lots of supporting evidence
- patient has active role in recovery
- no side effects
- professionals needed meaning it will be expensive
- takes alot of time, delaying the benefit
- patient needs to be motivated if not they may drop out
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