Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyPhobic disordersA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: LizardCrepeCreated on: 12-06-16 17:45 What is CBT based on? Cognitive explanations of irrational thinking 1 of 8 What is the aim of CBT? To treat phobias by encouraging patients to identify and challenge faulty thinking patterns that underlie irrational thinking and behaviour 2 of 8 What does the therapy consist of? Weekly or Fortnightly sessions 3 of 8 How long does CBT usually last? Usually between 1-6 months 4 of 8 What is the first stage of CBT? The patient is encouraged to speak about the problems they experience and identify automatic negative thoughts 5 of 8 What is the second stage of CBT? The therapist challenges the negative thoughts and argues the rational alternatives 6 of 8 What is the third stage of CBT? The patient is given reality-testing tasks where they confront their fears 7 of 8 What is the purpose of reality-testing tasks? They prove that the patients negative thoughts are irrational 8 of 8
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