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====== Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) ====== | ====== Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) ====== | ||
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- | ===== Primer =<WRAP group> | + | ===== Primer ===== |
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**Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)** is a structured, time-limited, psychotherapy that identifies and addresses persistent maladaptive thought patterns to change emotions (e.g. - depression/anxiety) and behaviours (anhedonia). It uses strategies such as goal-setting, breathing techniques, visualization, and mindfulness to decrease emotional distress and self-defeating behaviour. | **Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)** is a structured, time-limited, psychotherapy that identifies and addresses persistent maladaptive thought patterns to change emotions (e.g. - depression/anxiety) and behaviours (anhedonia). It uses strategies such as goal-setting, breathing techniques, visualization, and mindfulness to decrease emotional distress and self-defeating behaviour. | ||
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It is also important to have goals between sessions, that are more attainable and realistic. The "SMART Goals" framework is one way of achieving that. | It is also important to have goals between sessions, that are more attainable and realistic. The "SMART Goals" framework is one way of achieving that. | ||
- | * ''S'' - **S**pecific | + | * ''S'' - **S**pecific (well defined, clear, and unambiguous) |
- | * ''M'' - **M**easurable | + | * ''M'' - **M**easurable (specific way to measure your progress towards the goal) |
- | * ''A'' - **A**ttainable | + | * ''A'' - **A**ttainable (something not impossible - "Do something 80% attainable and 20% hard") |
* ''R'' - **R**ealistic | * ''R'' - **R**ealistic | ||
- | * ''T'' - **T**ime | + | * ''T'' - **T**ime (must have a start and finish date - if the goal is not time constrained, there will be no sense of urgency to achieve the goal!) |
- | Example of a SMART goal could be: "Add more structure to your day" -- i.e. Make your bed, eat regular meals, have a regular sleep schedule, and make a regular schedule. Another SMART goal could be: "Have more social interaction by calling one friend each week." | + | Example of a SMART goal could be: "Add more structure to your day" (i.e. - make your bed, eat regular meals, have a regular sleep schedule, and make a regular schedule). Another SMART goal could be: "Have more social interaction by calling one friend each week." |
===== Homework ===== | ===== Homework ===== | ||