Assumptions of Cognitive Behavioral Theory Shaquan will be treated using Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT). CBT would imply that Shaquan’s depression is related to her patterns of thought. Through CBT, this writer will help Shaquan learn to recognize her negative thought patterns, determine their validity, and replace them with positive ways of thinking. As a result of identifying negative thoughts, Shaquan will learn the influence that these thoughts have on her feelings. Walsh (2010) stated that “we develop patterns of thinking and behavior through habit, but these patterns can be adjusted as we acquire new information” (p. 175). Therefore, if Shaquan is presented with new information she can develop healthier patterns of thinking.
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Short Term Goal #1: Shaquan will learn relaxation techniques to help reduce feelings of depression.
Short Term Goal #2: Shaquan will identify a new or former hobby or area of interest by listing things that she enjoys doing and identifying 1-2 related activities that can be done on a weekly basis.
Interventions
The first intervention that will be utilized for Shaquan is identifying and challenging cognitive distortions. This is important for Shaquan because she needs to be able to recognize that she uses the cognitive distortion of jumping to conclusions. There is no evidence to suggest that Shaquan will not be successful when she transitions from her independent living program. Shaquan has allowed herself to believe that she is unable to develop and maintain positive relationships due to her current relationships with her family, however, if she is able to understand that the relationships with her family are not exemplifiers of how her social relationships have to be as an adult. For this intervention Shaquan will participate in activities that she enjoys and attempt to develop friendships with others who enjoy the same …show more content…
Researchers concluded that CBT treatment for depression has the highest empirical evidence of effectiveness. Beck, Butler, Chapman, and Forman (2005) conducted a review of 16 recent meta-analyses to research the effectiveness of CBT for certain disorders. In this study researchers found that CBT is highly effective for unipolar
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Short Term Goal #1: Shaquan will learn relaxation techniques to help reduce feelings of depression.
Short Term Goal #2: Shaquan will identify a new or former hobby or area of interest by listing things that she enjoys doing and identifying 1-2 related activities that can be done on a weekly basis.
Interventions
The first intervention that will be utilized for Shaquan is identifying and challenging cognitive distortions. This is important for Shaquan because she needs to be able to recognize that she uses the cognitive distortion of jumping to conclusions. There is no evidence to suggest that Shaquan will not be successful when she transitions from her independent living program. Shaquan has allowed herself to believe that she is unable to develop and maintain positive relationships due to her current relationships with her family, however, if she is able to understand that the relationships with her family are not exemplifiers of how her social relationships have to be as an adult. For this intervention Shaquan will participate in activities that she enjoys and attempt to develop friendships with others who enjoy the same …show more content…
Researchers concluded that CBT treatment for depression has the highest empirical evidence of effectiveness. Beck, Butler, Chapman, and Forman (2005) conducted a review of 16 recent meta-analyses to research the effectiveness of CBT for certain disorders. In this study researchers found that CBT is highly effective for unipolar