Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Brief Summary

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Outlne of the Problem Solving Process

Brief Summary & Justification of Applied Framework:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) comes from the work of Ellis and Beck who both argue that cognition has a crucial influence over how people feel and act (Duncan, 2011; Froggatt, 2006). The domain of concern of CBT is that when irrational thoughts of a person are modified, behaviour will follow (Froggatt, 2006). The two goals of intervention are to adjust a person’s behaviour, though changing their thoughts, attitudes and values and adjust a person's uncomfortable feelings (Froggatt, 2006). The CBT model informs all stages of the problem solving process. While genetic assessments can be used during data gathering a number of assessments have been developed for use with this model (Beck, 2011). By identifying a clients inferences and core beliefs the therapist is able to develop a problem and goal for the client. CBT then follows through interventions based on the theory behind the model to challenge the client’s inferences and educate the client on becoming their own therapist (Froggatt, 2006). Sally has intact cognition making CBT a suitable therapy for her. CBT also fits within Accident Compensation Corporation’s (ACC) Training for
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The therapist will be listening for inferences and core beliefs to develop an understanding of Sally’s cognitive distortions (Froggatt, 2006).
Reviewing the ACC case notes gives the occupational therapist background information including Sally’s medical records and other treatments, without Sally needing to repeat it (Accident Compensation Coperation, 2009; Prior & Duncan 2009).
Beck's anxiety inventory to give a baseline measurement of Sally’s current anxiety levels (Kohn,