W-14 Individual Poster Presentation Discussion
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Post2CognitiveBehaviorTherapybyOlberLacosta.pptxWeek 4 Activity 1: Individual Poster Presentation on CBT
Olber Lacosta
Regis College
NU-646-05-21PCS3 Theo.Prac.ContempPsychotherap
Stephanie Gaines
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Current Trends
Currently, rather than spending some time with a clinician in person, CBT involve using the internet to deliver treatment for patients with depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health problems.
The use of internet allows to reach more people through new online programs and mobile apps.
Besides, this online therapy minimizes the amount of reading, video use, and audios in therapies.
The accessibility, convenience, and affordability provided by video chat and behavioral gaming enhances effective mental health care (Rhoda et al., 2019).
CBTs programs have been developed; these programs targets people that are unlikely to benefit from the therapy, and offers them appropriate resources for their concerns.
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Population
There are evidences that support the efficacy of CBT in young children.
The therapy modality is also effective to children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder.
In older adults CBT is more effective in reducing symptoms of depression.
It worth noting that CBT can be used in a wide range of population ranging from children to older adults.
Background
Cognitive behavioral therapy movement was pioneered in 1960s by Dr. Aaron Beck while working as a clinician in the University of Pennsylvania.
He had a groundbreaking and approach to psychotherapy and his scientific evidence for the approach has been proven time and again.
Beck was trying to help depressed patients to evaluate and identify their automatic thoughts when he realized that CBT helped them to be more realistic; thus, feeling better, emotionally and behave more functionally.
Since its introduction of CBT by Beck, various studies and experiments have proven it be effective in treating wide variety of disorders.
Abstract
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) explores the connection between emotions, behaviors, and reactions. It is a self directive approach that helps treat a wide range of mental illnesses starting from depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia to making people develop positive mindset. Over the years, CBT has been widely researched and empirically supported in the treatment of psychological disorders. This strong evidence has been reflected in the clinical practice, where CBT is utilized as a treatment option in multiple psychological disorders.
Overview
Definition: Cognitive behavioral therapy psychotherapeutic treatment approach that helps patients to identify and change destructive or disturbing thoughts patterns that negatively influence their behaviors, emotions, and actions (Corey, 2012).
CBT helps individuals to become more aware of inaccurate or negative thinking such that they can view challenging situations in a positive way, and respond to them in an effective way.
As a comprehensive tool, CBT is combined with medications to treat mental health disorders such as; depression, PTSD, or eating disorder.
It is also used as an effective tool to help patients handle stressful life situations.
Evidence-Based Practices for Cognitive behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The therapy has been scientifically proven to treat wide varieties of disorders.
It is used to help individuals identify and cope with specific challenges.
It is used to address emotional challenges, for instance, managing mental illness symptoms and preventing relapse mental illness.
Recommendations
Therapists should be compassionate to promote mental and emotional healing among the patients.
CBT treatment course should last for 5 to 20 sessions, with each session lasting 30 to 60 minutes.
Therapist are required to initiate a medication trial before starting CBT in patients with severe illnesses such as severe mood disorder to facilitate attendance and adherence to the sessions.
CBT may not benefit some individuals, especially those with limited intellectual functioning.
The strategies of the CBT should be modified for use with special groups to ensure appropriate outcomes among those groups.
For patients with comorbid conditions, CBT therapists should be used to monitor the alternative requirements for treatments.
Theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive theory forms the foundation of CBT.
The model describes how the perceptions or thoughts of people towards a situation influences their behavioral, emotional, and reactions (Atwood & Friedman, 2020).
When individuals are distressed, their thoughts get distorted and dysfunctional.
However, CBT helps them to identify and evaluate their automatic thoughts, and correct their thinking, bringing them closer to a reality.
With CBT, individuals decrease their distress, behave appropriately, and abate their physiological arousals.
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This poster presents Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Abstract, Overview, Background (background of therapy modality, theories, developers), Evidence (EBP for use), Populations, Current Trends, Tx Guidelines/ Recommendations
References
Atwood, M. E., & Friedman, A. (2020). A systematic review of enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT‐E) for eating disorders. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 53(3), 311-330.
Corey, G. (2012). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Cengage Learning.
Rodda, S. N., Merkouris, S., Lavis, T., Smith, D., Lubman, D. I., Austin, D., ... & Dowling, N. A. (2019). The therapist experience of internet delivered CBT for problem gambling: Service integration considerations. Internet interventions, 18, 100264.
