Combination of cognitive and behaviour elements to identify and treat faulty thinking processes (cognitive) through roleplay such as homework and reality testing (behavioural)
20, 1 hour sessions
Component 1 - Dysfunctional thought diary
Homework for cilents
Record events leading to unpleasant feelings
Rate the belief of these thoughts from 1-100%
Identify/write a rational response
Re-rate beliefs
(Include examples)
Component 2 - Cognitive restructing
Therapist and cilent collaboratively identify and aim to change negative thought patterns
”Therapy during therapy“
Identify cognitive distortions such as: fortune telling, black & white thinking, jump to conclusions
Challenge distortions
Component 3 - Pleasant activity scheduling
Cilent plans a pleasant activity (e.g - gym, revision, walk, etc)
Sense of accomplishment
Induce positive emotions to detract negative emotions
Behavioural activation techinque
Record experiences and feelings
If issues: positive solution and goal to move away from irrational thoughts
