Preventing Stress SIT Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the purpose of stress inoculation training (SIT)?
To reduce stress through three key phases
What are the three phases of stress inoculation training (SIT)?
- Conceptualisation phase
- Skill acquisition phase
- Rehearsal and application phase
What is the main goal of the conceptualisation phase in SIT?
To build a warm relationship between client and trainer and increase client’s awareness of stress
What technique is used during the conceptualisation phase to help clients understand their stress responses?
Socratic questioning
What are the two specific goals of the conceptualisation phase?
- Building a warm, collaborative relationship
- Increasing understanding of stress responses
What is the focus of the skill acquisition phase in SIT?
Helping clients acquire new coping skills and consolidate existing skills
What skills are clients taught during the skill acquisition phase?
- Self-awareness
- Self-monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Self-reward techniques
What is the role of self-monitoring in the skill acquisition phase?
To help clients become aware of their negative thought patterns
What does the rehearsal and application phase emphasize?
Refining, applying, and transferring skills across increasing stress levels
What methods might be used in the rehearsal and application phase?
- Role plays
- Simulations
- Imagery
How do clients practice skills in the rehearsal and application phase?
Through graded homework assignments and ‘experiments’
What is included in relapse prevention procedures during the SIT?
Rehearsing coping techniques for high-risk stressful situations
Fill in the blank: The _______ phase focuses on building a warm relationship and increasing awareness of stress.
[conceptualisation]
True or False: The phases of stress inoculation training (SIT) do not overlap.
False
Simplify what happened during the conceptualization stage
Discussing the nature of the problem with the therapist, patient is taught about stressors and how they affect the body
Simplify what happens during skill acquisition, and rehearsal
The patient is taught relaxation and problem-solving techniques, and they practice them during sessions
Simplify what happens during the application and follow through stage
The client practices between sessions they discuss with the therapist how it is going and make alterations as necessary
