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10/26/2011

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Term
cognitive behavior therapy
CBT
Definition
changing the way patient feels by changing their thinking and behavior to meet their goal

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THINKING/FEELING

change thinking-->change behavior-->change interactions
Term
2 targets of change in CBT
Definition
1. THINKING: help patient to think more accurately about their feelings

2. BEHAVIOR: are their ways to change how you live/behave to change how you are feeling
Term
principles of CBT
Definition
-focus on inaccurate/distorted thinking that is associated with the emotions that the patient wants to change
-NOT positive affirmation
-changing distorted thought into the truth
-find truth and devise plan of action for true problems
-problem solving therapy by putting POA into place
Term
common cognitive distortions
Definition
selective abstraction

all or nothing thinking

fortune telling

labeling
Term
selective abstraction
Definition
cognitive distortion in which depressed patients assume people are reacting negatively to them without evidence
Term
all or nothing thinking
Definition
cognitive distortion in which depressed patients look at events in black and white categories
Term
fortune telling
Definition
cognitive distortion in which depressed patients arbitrarily predict that an activity will turn out badly (often leading to avoidance)
Term
labeling
Definition
cognitive distortion in which depressed patients apply negative terms to describe themselves
Term
framework for cognitive restructuring
Definition
-invite patient to begin process of examining accuracy of thought
-question patient to find evidence counter to the distorted thought / highlighting contrary evidence
-consider: current circumstances, past experiences, future possibilities, behavioral tests
-question about whether this information is consistent with the distorted thought
-plan for replacing distorted thought with new information
Term
CBT model
Definition
distorted thought-->truth-->action plan
Term
types of CBT for anxiety disorders
Definition
exposure therapy:
-specific phobia
-social phobia
-panic disorder/agoraphobia

cognitive therapy:
-social phobia
-panic disorder

social skills training for social phobia

relaxation methods for panic disorder/agoraphobia
Term
basic exposure therapy principles
Definition
-rate
-gradual exposure
-end on a good note
Term
exposure therapy for specific phobia
Definition
-prolonged and frequent sessions (6 to 10)
-gradual exposure to the phobic stimulus
-rate anxiety on 0-100 scale
-patient to focus attention on phobic stimulus
-end session when anxiety is reduced so each session ends with a sense of accomplishment
-goal is to master beyond what the average person can tolerate
Term
exposure therapy for social phobia
Definition
-more sessions usually required (12 to 20)
-gradual and prolonged exposure to phobic stimulus sometimes difficult
-deliberate errors/mistakes often included
Term
cognitive therapy for social phobia
Definition
-technique aimed to identify inaccurate thinking
-inaccurate cognitions are thought to increase with anxiety
-pt/therapist team work to replace inaccurate thinking with truthful thinking
Term
social skills training for social phobia
Definition
therapist and pt rehearse new skills:
-body position
-eye contact
-methods to initiate conversation
-methods to maintain conversation
-topics to avoid
Term
exposure therapy for panic disorder/agoraphobia
Definition
-many sessions (20+) often required
-exposure sessions often conducted by patient
-exposure to external panic triggers (IKEA!)
-exposure to internal panic triggers (SOB, dizziness)
Term
relaxation methods for panic disorder/agoraphobia
Definition
anxiety management techniques:

-slowed paced diaphragmatic breathing
-applied relaxation method
Term
cognitive therapy for panic disorder
Definition
-panic attacks associated with inaccurate thinking (going to die, going cray, having an MI)
-these worries are thought to increase panic symptoms in a positive feedback loop
-patient is thought to counter irrational thinking with accurate thinking
Term
interpersonal therapy for depression
IPT
Definition
-focus on a person's interpersonal life
-interpersonal inventory
-establish interpersonal problem area
-interpersonal behavioral change
Term
interpersonal inventory

IPT
Definition
-foundation for formulating depression in the interpersonal context and choosing a focus of treatment
-listen for changes in relationships related to the onset or exacerbation of depression
-review satisfactory and unsatisfactory aspects of the relationship with specific, detailed examples of both kinds of interactions
-discuss the way the patient would like to change the relationship and how they envision doing this
Term
establishing the interpersonal problem area

IPT
Definition
based on interpersonal inventory, decide which IPT problem areas the patient's problems fall into:

GRIEF
ROLE DISPUTE
ROLE TRANSITION
DEFICITS
Term
grief focal problem area

IPT
Definition
-dialogue to get complete +/- of relationship with lost one to get a more realistic picture
-facilitate delayed mourning; assess significance of the loss
-help reestablish interests and relationships to replace some of what's been lost - may cause guilt
-explore ways to become involved with others again
Term
role disputes focal problem area

IPT
Definition
-pattern of interaction that isn't working well
-focus if dispute is important in onset and perpetuation of the depression
-identify dispute, make choices about plan of action, modify maladaptive communication patterns
-outcome: changed expectations and behavior of patient and significant other; OR accept that which cannot change; OR dissolution
Term
role transition focal problem area

IPT
Definition
-depression may occur with transition that includes a role change
-other either an unwished for change or a transition from something known to something as yet undefined
-often associated with loss and feeling disliked
-evaluation and giving up old role; mourning old role; express loss/guilt/anger
-identify potential positive aspects of the new role
-development of new attachments and supports; renew sense of belonging/connection
-acquisition of new skills
Term
skill deficit focal problem area

IPT
Definition
-enhance social supports
-need to form both new & familiar types of relationships with new people
-review opportunities for connection/involvement with others
-encourage behavioral activation
-assess and improve social skills: verbal communication training; non-verbal skills
Term
dialectical behavior therapy

DBT
Definition
-group based treatment focused on building core coping skills
-lots of rehearsal to practice skills
-skills based treatment

4 basic components:
DISTRESS TOLERANCE
EMOTION REGULATION
MINDFULNESS
INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Term
distress tolerance

DBT
Definition
teach a better way to cope

-slow paced breathing
-chores
-music
-etc...
Term
emotion regulation

DBT
Definition
lower vulnerability to stress

-exercise
-relaxation
-sleep
-diet
Term
mindfullness

DBT
Definition
teach to take one thing at a time...being focused on the moment
Term
interpersonal effectiveness

DBT
Definition
move away from impulsive stimuli

-behave to maintain relationships
-longterm outcome focused
Term
basic principles of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy
Definition
-emphasizes the PRESENT PROBLEMS relate to PAST EXPERIENCES
-feelings, thought, and relationship patterns reflect past experiences and relationships
-many current issues relate to unconscious processes that are outside of a person's awareness
Term
psychodynamic strategies for change
Definition
-explore past relationships, especially early relationships with the aim of achieving insight
-relationship between the therapist and the patient is used to help uncover and work through past relationship problems: transference, countertransference
Term
transference
Definition
patient responses toward the therapist influenced by others in patient's life including family or origin and current social network

(extreme liking, growing dislike, sexual attraction)
Term
countertransference
Definition
therapist responses to the patient are influenced by others in the therapist's life including family of origin and current social network

(extreme liking, growing dislike, sexual attraction)
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