Basic Assumptions & Principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy

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1. Basic Assumptions & Principles of C ognitive B ehavior T herapy Asit kumar Maurya P. G. Diploma in Counseling, Guidance & Psychological I ntervention

2. Outline of P resentation Basic of CBT Definition of CBT Basic Principles and Approaches Some Behavioral Interventions and Cognitive Interventions Applications of CBT Conclusions

3. Basic of CBT Set of ‘talk’ psychotherapies that treat psychiatric conditions. Used cognitive and behavioral approaches. CBT basically based on cognition because cognition process leads to behavior, and cognitive dysfunction leads to behavioral dysfunctions. Use as individual and in group. As effective as psychiatric medications. Brief and time limited. use for developed Self help skills.

4. Definition of CBT Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an action-oriented form of psychotherapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and "negative" emotions. Modifying dysfunctional thinking and behavior leads to improvement in symptoms. Cognitive therapy is defined by a cognitive formulation of the disorder and a cognitive conceptualization of the particular patient.

5. Rationale for CBT Negative emotions are elicited by cognitive processes developed through influences of learning. Adverse life events elicit automatic processing, which is viewed as the causal factor. Cognitive triad: Negative automatic thoughts center around our understanding of: Ourselves Others (the world) Future

6. Basic Principles and Approaches People contribute to their own psychological problem as well as behavioral symptoms. Individuals react to and interpret event in terms of their perceived significance: beliefs, expectation and attitudes effect behavior. Cognitive deficiencies can cause emotional disorders. Faulty thinking is the cause of emotional and behavioral problems.

7. Basic Principles and…..cont… Change mood states by using cognitive and behavioral strategies: Identifying/modifying automatic thoughts & core beliefs, Regulating routine, and Minimizing avoidance. Promote rapid symptom change. Behavioral principles - Basic assumption of behavioral theories is that maladaptive behaviors are learned and can be unlearned, and that new, more adaptive behaviors can be learned.

8. Basic Principles and…..cont… Cognitive principles - Basic assumption of cognitive theories is that maladaptive behavior result from irrational or distorted way of thinking – emphasis is on internal thought processes. Emphasis on “ Here and now” principles – it is usually more fruitful to focus on current processes rather than the past. The interacting-systems principle: it is helpful to look at problems as interactions between thoughts, emotions, behavior and physiology and the environment in which the person operates. The empirical principle: it is important to evaluate both our theories and our therapy empirically.

9. Some Behavioral Interventions and Cognitive Interventions Breathing retraining Relaxation Behavioral activation Interpersonal effectiveness training Problem-solving skills Social skills training Graded task assignment Monitor automatic thoughts Teach imagery techniques Promote cognitive restructuring Examine alternative evidence Modify core beliefs

10. Applications of CBT Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders Emotional Disorders Eating Disorders Marital Problems Behavioral Medicine Headaches Insomnia Chronic Pain Smoking Cessation Hypochondriasis

11. Conclusions Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and "negative" emotions. Irrational or distorted way of thinking thinking is the cause of emotional and behavioral problems.