Aaron Beck's Cognitiv
Therapy
, • Based on empirical research
• Emphasises education and
prevention but uses specific
methods tailored to particular iss
Introduc • Very specific approach – allows
therapist to link assessment,
tion
conceptualisation and treatment
strategies.
• Disorders treated with CT =
depression, anxiety-related
disorders, phobias, PTSD, psycho
disorders, etc.
, • Original research – depressed clients
had negative bias in interpretation of
certain life events which developed fr
active processes of cognitive distortio
• Negative thoughts aren't the only
Introduc contributing factor that causes
depression, but also could be a
result of genetic, neurobiological or
tion environmental changes.
• Negative Cognitive Triad: negative
views of the self (self-criticism), the
world (pessimism) and the future
(hopelessness).
Therapy
, • Based on empirical research
• Emphasises education and
prevention but uses specific
methods tailored to particular iss
Introduc • Very specific approach – allows
therapist to link assessment,
tion
conceptualisation and treatment
strategies.
• Disorders treated with CT =
depression, anxiety-related
disorders, phobias, PTSD, psycho
disorders, etc.
, • Original research – depressed clients
had negative bias in interpretation of
certain life events which developed fr
active processes of cognitive distortio
• Negative thoughts aren't the only
Introduc contributing factor that causes
depression, but also could be a
result of genetic, neurobiological or
tion environmental changes.
• Negative Cognitive Triad: negative
views of the self (self-criticism), the
world (pessimism) and the future
(hopelessness).
