Describe the use of cognitive behavioural therapy as a method of modifying schizophrenia
10 marks
Point
What is cbt - Stands for cognitive behavioural therapy, is used to reduce the rate of relapse in
schizoprehnics through the process of cognitive restructuring.
How is cbt - is modified from the original skills training in order to provide more deliquated treatments
modified to to schiz.
treat sz
Engagement - this is the fist stage of CBT, this is where the therapist focuses on building the clinet
strategies therapist relationship in order to reduce any anxiety that may be felt by the client.
- They focus on finding out more about the client and discussing any concerns or worries
they have about taking part in the therapy
Psychoeducation - The therapist provides more information about the condition to the client in order to
develop a better understanding of their schizophrenia.
- They aim to normalise the symptoms that the sz may experience.
- Look at their own client
Cognitive - Use of the dysfunctional thought diary to identify when they experience positive
strategies symptoms and what the symptoms are.
- Helps to identify any triggers that may cause the symptoms.
- Use of positive activity scheduling to ensure they experience self care.
Behavioural - Teaching them new skills that can be used to challenge positive symptoms they
skills training experience as well as techniques that help them recognise when they are experiencing
symptoms.
- E.g challenge auditory hallucinations that say dont go outside etc ..
Relapse - Strategies that help to identify when they are experience or are about to experience a
prevention relapse.
stratagies - Coping strategies that allow them to identify the symptoms and filter out the symptoms
10 marks
Point
What is cbt - Stands for cognitive behavioural therapy, is used to reduce the rate of relapse in
schizoprehnics through the process of cognitive restructuring.
How is cbt - is modified from the original skills training in order to provide more deliquated treatments
modified to to schiz.
treat sz
Engagement - this is the fist stage of CBT, this is where the therapist focuses on building the clinet
strategies therapist relationship in order to reduce any anxiety that may be felt by the client.
- They focus on finding out more about the client and discussing any concerns or worries
they have about taking part in the therapy
Psychoeducation - The therapist provides more information about the condition to the client in order to
develop a better understanding of their schizophrenia.
- They aim to normalise the symptoms that the sz may experience.
- Look at their own client
Cognitive - Use of the dysfunctional thought diary to identify when they experience positive
strategies symptoms and what the symptoms are.
- Helps to identify any triggers that may cause the symptoms.
- Use of positive activity scheduling to ensure they experience self care.
Behavioural - Teaching them new skills that can be used to challenge positive symptoms they
skills training experience as well as techniques that help them recognise when they are experiencing
symptoms.
- E.g challenge auditory hallucinations that say dont go outside etc ..
Relapse - Strategies that help to identify when they are experience or are about to experience a
prevention relapse.
stratagies - Coping strategies that allow them to identify the symptoms and filter out the symptoms
