I was asked to do a assignment of a case where either a family member, individual or couple experienced any type of physical or emotional trauma. My case consisted of a women, Bianca, that experienced anxiety and depression due to her surroundings. In todays age we have access to highly qualified psychologists whom have the ability to help us through tough times. Due to the wide range of psychologists, it is difficult to choose a therapist that will suit your needs. There are therapists who specialize in psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural, humanistic or interactionist therapies. A doctor referred her to a Cognitive behavioural therapist which raises questions. What is Cognitive behavioural therapy, what are the methods being used during
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She was left unemployed after her employer decided on budget cuts which meant she and a few other employees lost their jobs. At this time she was also facing divorce where a case of domestic violence was opened. Her former husband was very uncooperative whom left her with no money or support which meant that she had to care for herself and her son. Her son was leaving for university which costs allot of money. The thought of losing her home or not being able to send her son to university due to financial issues, made her worry. All of these factors resulted in depression and anxiety which basically forced her into CBT therapy due to suicidal tendencies.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to treat or manage a broad range of issues. It is generally the preferred type of psychotherapy because it is time sufficient. It often requires fewer sessions than other types of therapy. CBT is also done in a structured way that deals directly with particular challenges (Richards, n.d). CBT is a useful method to address emotional disruptions or …show more content…
After her eighth session, Bianca informed her therapist that she was feeling better. She started exercising every day and participated in social activities. These activities improved her sleep pattern which made her feel less resentful and angry. Even though there were still a few practical challenges in her life, Bianca obtained the ability to recognize a moment when she was engaging in distorted or “incorrect” thinking. She still had a long way to go, but she now had a few techniques up her sleeves to prevent her from repeating her previous patterns.
In summary, Cognitive behavioural therapy is a therapy through talking. This is used to assist you in managing your problems through changing your behaviour and how you think. During sessions the therapist helped Bianca in becoming aware of her thoughts. They examined these thoughts in the hope of finding a solution to replace the negative thoughts with positive ones. The last step of CBT was to change Bianca’s thinking pattern to ensure a more positive and happy
She was left unemployed after her employer decided on budget cuts which meant she and a few other employees lost their jobs. At this time she was also facing divorce where a case of domestic violence was opened. Her former husband was very uncooperative whom left her with no money or support which meant that she had to care for herself and her son. Her son was leaving for university which costs allot of money. The thought of losing her home or not being able to send her son to university due to financial issues, made her worry. All of these factors resulted in depression and anxiety which basically forced her into CBT therapy due to suicidal tendencies.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to treat or manage a broad range of issues. It is generally the preferred type of psychotherapy because it is time sufficient. It often requires fewer sessions than other types of therapy. CBT is also done in a structured way that deals directly with particular challenges (Richards, n.d). CBT is a useful method to address emotional disruptions or …show more content…
After her eighth session, Bianca informed her therapist that she was feeling better. She started exercising every day and participated in social activities. These activities improved her sleep pattern which made her feel less resentful and angry. Even though there were still a few practical challenges in her life, Bianca obtained the ability to recognize a moment when she was engaging in distorted or “incorrect” thinking. She still had a long way to go, but she now had a few techniques up her sleeves to prevent her from repeating her previous patterns.
In summary, Cognitive behavioural therapy is a therapy through talking. This is used to assist you in managing your problems through changing your behaviour and how you think. During sessions the therapist helped Bianca in becoming aware of her thoughts. They examined these thoughts in the hope of finding a solution to replace the negative thoughts with positive ones. The last step of CBT was to change Bianca’s thinking pattern to ensure a more positive and happy