Cognitive treatment for addiction Flashcards
(16 cards)
what is the cognitive treatment for addiction
CBT
how does CBT work
Focuses on how a person feels when they’re performing behaviour and is treated over 10, one hour sessions
what is the purpose of CBT for addiction
it is too identify the underlying cause of addiction and teach p.t appropriate skills to cope
what is the first step of CBT in treating addiction
identifying and correcting cognitive bias
how do therapists help p.t to identify and correct cognitive bias
p.t have to explain their decisions whilst completing a behaviour –> describing thought processes before, during and after an addictive activity
this is done through discussion, diary, etc
TRUE or FALSE; it doesn’t matter if the CBT therapist doesnt form a close relationship with the p.t
FALSE
it does matter as therapist and client need to have a collaborative, warm relationship so difficult subjects such as triggers can be discussed and challenged
what is the second step of CBT for addiction
Changing behaviours
How do p.t of CBT change/challenge behaviours
patients are asked to practise these changes in the real world, by keeping a diary of additional triggers felt when engaging with new behaviour
skills training is used to try change behaviours
what are the 3 skills training used to change behaviour for addicts
cognitive restructuring
specific skills
social skills
what is the skill training: cognitive restructuring, for patients of CBT for addiction
educating p.t about their issues and misconceptions they have in their cognitive biases
what is the skill training:
specific skills, for patients of CBT for addiction
learning how to cope in certain situations such as assertiveness training and dealing with interpersonal conflicts
what is the skill training: social skills,, for patients of CBT for addiction
learning how to avoid their addiction comfortably in public with minimum fuss, avoiding embarrassment, allowing them to cope w/anxiety
what is the 3rd step in CBT for addiction
relapse prevention
how does CBT, relapse prevention work for addicts
involves p.t identifying triggers and risky situations that encourage them to engage in addictive behaviours, so they can be avoided
they do this by using skills they’ve learnt.
general skills: stress management, organisation, hygiene
specific skills: relate to their addiction
what is a strength of Cognitive treatments for addiction
P: strength of CBT is that its tailored to the individuals needs, unlike drug treatments
E: CBT focuses on identifying and addresses the specific triggers that contribute to an individuals addiction. Personalizing treatment and coping mechanisms
E:since addiction can be influenced by a range of personal factors i.e past trauma means a one size fits all approach isn’t effective whereas CBTs adaptability is effective
L: therefore, the flexibility of therapy allows for higher rates of engagement with treatment, leading to a greater chance of long term recovery
limitation of cognitive treatments for addiction
P: a limitation is it places too much emphasis on a patients responsibility for their addiction
E: CBT focuses on changing the individuals thoughts and behaviours which can make them believe the addiction is their fault. As well if they’re struggling to make progress in recovery it may further reinforce negative thoughts about themselves
E: can be problematic for individuals feeling like they’ve failed may lead to increased substance use to cope
L: CBT is effective in addressing personal triggers its strong emphasis on self can be harmful.
