Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy approach that depends on the idea that feelings, thoughts, and behavior are related and influence each other (Beck, 2011). The interconnection of the thoughts, behavior, and feelings implies that the interventions of treatment should focus directly on specific feelings, thoughts, or behavior that are likely to influence other thoughts, behavior, or feelings. When using CBT, a therapist’s goal would be to modify, regulate, replace, or augment the problematic thoughts, behavior, and feelings (Hofmann et al., 2012). In this regard, the problematical patterns of thinking, behaviors, and feelings will be interrupted giving room for objective thinking patterns, behavior, and feelings. In order
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She has a history of using and abusing heroin intravenously. She has recently been released from prison three weeks ago. Suzy Q came in my office for her bi-weekly appointment. As my session with Suzy Q started, I observed a mark on her arm that looked like a freshly punctured wound. The wound was indicative of IV drug use. On asking her about the wound, Suzy Q admitted that she relapsed a few days ago and swore that it was a onetime occurrence. I asked Suzy Q to show me her arms so I may take a closer look and Suzy Q readily showed me her arms. A scan through her extremities showed no suspicious signs of drug …show more content…
I understand that it wouldn’t be easy to change her physical states or feelings, but I now that with time she will be able to work on her negative beliefs and thoughts. I also know that Suzy Q is likely to make possible changes in her behavior as we progress in the therapy sessions. I will focus on small adjustments in whatever she will be able to do since these efforts can influence her thinking, feeling, and behavior.
I will also give Suzy Q homework after the session so she may continue working on the presenting issue even when she on her own. An example of homework that I will give Suzy Q is reading a book on negative effects of heroin use. I will also ask her to keep a record of her thoughts. Suzy will also record her response towards her thoughts. I will guide Suzy Q into exploring other alternative activities that she enjoys doing other than heroin use. I will ask her to engage in these activities and record her negative thoughts and her reactions towards her thinking all
She has a history of using and abusing heroin intravenously. She has recently been released from prison three weeks ago. Suzy Q came in my office for her bi-weekly appointment. As my session with Suzy Q started, I observed a mark on her arm that looked like a freshly punctured wound. The wound was indicative of IV drug use. On asking her about the wound, Suzy Q admitted that she relapsed a few days ago and swore that it was a onetime occurrence. I asked Suzy Q to show me her arms so I may take a closer look and Suzy Q readily showed me her arms. A scan through her extremities showed no suspicious signs of drug …show more content…
I understand that it wouldn’t be easy to change her physical states or feelings, but I now that with time she will be able to work on her negative beliefs and thoughts. I also know that Suzy Q is likely to make possible changes in her behavior as we progress in the therapy sessions. I will focus on small adjustments in whatever she will be able to do since these efforts can influence her thinking, feeling, and behavior.
I will also give Suzy Q homework after the session so she may continue working on the presenting issue even when she on her own. An example of homework that I will give Suzy Q is reading a book on negative effects of heroin use. I will also ask her to keep a record of her thoughts. Suzy will also record her response towards her thoughts. I will guide Suzy Q into exploring other alternative activities that she enjoys doing other than heroin use. I will ask her to engage in these activities and record her negative thoughts and her reactions towards her thinking all