Relias Training: Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Steven experiences rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, and thinks "I really hope I don't have a panic attack or pass out" every time he drives over the bridge on his way to work. Using the ABC model, driving over the bridge would be considered what?

Antecedent

Tom feels overwhelmed with sadness after receiving a text from his partner that read "We need to talk." Without evidence, Tom knows that his partner hates him and no longer wants to be in a relationship. Which cognitive distortion BEST represents this example?

Catastrophizing

What is the process called that involves identifying and disputing irrational or maladaptive thoughts?

Cognitive restructuring

True or False: CBT has only been shown to be helpful with mood and anxiety disorders.

False

Which of the following is an example of a technique commonly used in CBT?

Finding and replacing maladaptive behavioral patterns

Which CBT strategy is a counselor most likely to use to identify the client's viewpoint and beliefs?

Guided discovery

Nooshin becomes angry when her busy adult child, Arash, fails to call her each day to let her know that he made it home from work okay. She thinks "my child must not love me anymore" and "something bad happened to Arash." What would a CBT approach to counseling focus on with Nooshin?

Her interpretations of her son's behavior and responses to it

Why is it important to assign homework and have clients practice strategies in real-world settings?

It provides opportunities for the client to learn that they can use these skills on their own

Brenda has not completed her homework assignment of identifying cognitive distortions that occur in her thinking patterns at home. What approach should her counselor use to promote her completion of this assignment?

Make sure Brenda understands how or why this assignment will help her.

What is the MAIN focus of CBT?

The relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Which tool is used in CBT to help clients track the thoughts that arise in conjunction with their day-to-day activities?

Thought record

Along with completing an assessment and outlining specific goals the client has, which of the following is a task that the treating provider needs to complete during the initial phase of CBT?

To instill hope and create a collaborative working alliance

True or False: Regular symptom measurement is an important aspect of CBT.

True