Intervention Flashcards
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What is a key principle of ACT?
That attempts to resist and control unwanted subjective experiences are ineffective and counterproductive and can actually increase distress.
What does ACT borrow from
CBT
What is the difference between ACT and CBT
ACT focuses on the function of psychological experiences as the target of intervention rather than form and frequency of particular symptoms
What is the key premise of CBT
That cognitions influence feelings and behaviours and that subsequent behaviours and emotions can influence cognitions
What are the two aspects of CBT
- Behaviour Therapy
2. Cognitive Therapy
What theory is the behaviour therapy component of CBT based on
It is based on th theory that behaviour is learned and can be changed
What are 4 examples of behavioural techniques
- Exposure
- Activity scheduling
- Relaxation
- Behaviour modification
What is the aim of CBT
To use cognitive restructuring and self-instructional training to replace dysfunctional thoughts with more helpful thoughts that lead to less maladaptive behaviours and distressing emotions
What are some examples of skills training in CBT
- Stress management
- Social skills training
- Parent training
- anger management
What is the overall goal of DBT
To reduce behaviours and tendencies that lead to deregulated emotions
What are the 4 modes of delivery in DBT
- A didactic relationship with the clinician
- Skills training
- Skills generalisation
- Team consultation to support clinicians working with challenging clients
What is skills generalisation
Applying techniques from therapy to real life situations
What are the 4 basic DBT skills
- Mindfulness
- Distress tolerance
- Emotion regulation
- Interpersonal effectiveness
What is EFT
Emotion focused therapy
What 2 the major intervention used in EFT
- Empty-chair and two-chair dialogues
2. Unclear bodily-felt sense
What are some of the key focuses of EFT
- Letting go of anger and hurt in relation to another person.
- Increased acceptance and compassion for oneself
- Development of a new view and understadning of oneself
What does EMDR stand for
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocession
Who developed EMDR
Francine Shapiro
What is the main purpose of EMDR
To assist clients exposed to traumatic events
What is the main technique used in EMDR
To use bilateral stimulation, right/left eye movement, or tactile stimulation to activate cognitive processes that allow the relase of emotional experiences that are trapped or buried
What does EMDR look like in a session
The clinican helps to client revisit a traumatic event and all the thoughts, feelings and sensations associated with that event. Whilst doing this they hold a finger 45 cm’s from the clients face and move the finger back and forth asking the client to track the movement with their eyes. The clinican works to move the client to more positive thoughts during this time.
What is an example of family interventions
Behavioural parent-training interventions
What is the focus of Family Interventions
Altering itneractions between family members to improve th functioning of the family and its individuals
What is involved in hypnotherpay
Education about hypnosis, discussion about common misconceptions, induction procedure likey eye fixation, deepening techniques like PMR, guided imagery, anchoring techniques and ego-strengthing, alerting phase