Cognitive Approach

Front 1

Clarification

Back 1

a common technqiue used to provide feedback to the client. This is useful in bringing the client's misconceptions to awareness so they are availalbe for change.

Front 2

Explanation

Back 2

A technique use dot help the client change his/her misconceptions as well as the triggers and resultant thoughts and beliefs

Front 3

Interpretation

Back 3

a technique where the social worker provides and explanation to the client to enhance understanding, make connections and facilitate the dvelopment of insight

Front 4

Writing Assignments

Back 4

a technqiue used to assit the cilnet in breaking down the components of his/her misconceptions. The social worker should instruct the client to write down the event or thought, whether her/his descritpion of the event or thought is accurate, and whether her/his misconceptions are rational

Front 5

Paradoxical Direction

Back 5

a technique used where the client is directed to continue to engage in the particular behavior that s/he is trying to eliminate. This technique is used to make the client aware of the behavior and to provide the client with a sense of control over the behavior

Front 6

Reflection

Back 6

technique used by social workers to clarify and provoke further thgouth regarding the cilent's current feelings to help the clinet better understand those feelings