Cognitive distortion

The theory that I chose to use in order to inform Ms. Arlington’s treatment plan was Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT). The use of CBT is evident throughout Ms. Arlington’s treatment plan. The focus on cognitive distortions and behavioral modification, as well as the insightfulness of Ms. Arlington, made CBT a good choice to utilize. Ms. Arlington’s inability to practice positive self-talk and her irrational thought patterns concerning her parenting are two of the reasons that maintaining…

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a scientifically tested form of psychotherapy that is effective for many different disorders and problems. In contrast to many forms of therapy, CBT is a solution-focused approach to treatment, oriented toward solving problems and learning skills “Beck Institute”. CBT has several different approaches a therapist can use: Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), Rational Living Therapy (RTL), Cognitive Therapy (CT) and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT). The Founder…

Framework Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the modality which I have chosen to use with the Case of Ruth. CBT’s framework is constructed around recognizing and bringing to light the client’s irrational thought processes and how they are effecting the client’s emotional and behavioral responses. An analytical approach is used to understand the client’s emotions, triggers, and how they are played out behaviorally. CBT employs interventions which change the client’s thought process…

I will utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to discover the intermediate and core beliefs that are fueling negative automatic thoughts I experience while running. An overview of CBT will be presented before the presenting issue will be analyzed within the CBT framework. Lastly, two CBT techniques, imagery-changing and behavioral and emotive techniques will be suggested as ways for the client to increase their consistency in training while slowly undoing cognitive distortions and restoring…

Introduction Treatment models based in cognitive behavioral theory have been regarded generally as effective treatment for trauma. The bases of cognitive behavioral therapy is to address and redevelop the cognitions of an individual who has experienced trauma that in turn influences their behavior. As such, the following evaluation examines the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy interventions as best practice for recover with sexual assault survivors diagnosed with posttraumatic stress…

person might be connected to a biofeedback machine connected to a light, he is taught to keep the light within a specific range of color while he is exposed to sexually stimulating material. Cognitive therapies include restructuring cognitive distortions and empathy training. Restructuring cognitive distortions involves correcting a pedophile's thoughts that the child wishes to be involved in the activity. A pedophile observing a young girl wearing shorts may erroneously think, "she wants me."…

strengths and weaknesses as you see them and to evaluate which counselling situation that they would be most appropriate for. The two theories that I am going to discuss are the humanistic approach of person-centred therapy and the cognitive behavioural therapy approach of cognitive therapy. Carl Rogers agreed with the same main assumptions as Abraham Maslow but added that in order for a person to progress successfully they would require an environment that also gives genuineness, acceptance and…

Aaron T. Beck’s Cognitive Theory of depression believes that cognitive symptoms of depression actually precede the affective and mood symptoms of depression, rather than vice versa. (Butcher, Mineka, & Hooley, 2007) According to Beck, central to depression are the negative thoughts and faulty or maladaptive cognitive processes, instead of hormonal changes or low rates of reinforcement as postulated by other theorists. (Allen, 2003) There are three main aspects that I believe are fundamental in…

PTSD, Obsessions and compulsions, also certain sex, anger, and sleep issues, and many others. There are many different techniques that can be used in cognitive behavioral therapy, and depending on the cognitive distortion, some work better than others. For example, Exposure and response prevention works well with obsessive compulsive disorder. It is where a person is around whatever triggers the compulsive behavior but not allowed to engage in the compulsive behavior. Relaxation is another…

Cognitive explanations appear more in the search for the causes of abnormality and new methods for intervention. Cognitive psychologists attempt to explain that the learner plays an active role in interpreting a situation, with the learners past knowledge imposing a perceptual funnel on the experience. In doing…