SZ one non-bio treatment (CBT)

Question 1

CBT for sz

Answer 1

Key elements CBT :
-Cognitive approach - how a person thinks
-Learning approach - to change behaviour (e.g. reinforcement)

Commonly used to treat patients with SZ usually in 5-20 sessions

Question 2

Irrational thoughts

Answer 2

CBT helps clients identify irrational thoughts and change them.

Managing symptoms - people with sz have coping skills, so are vulnerable to stress which then triggers relapse

Altering how a person thinks can help prevent decompensation (decline from normal functioning into a psychotic episode)

Self-awareness is enhanced by the therapist by helping the client understand more about their condition- to recognise specific situations preceding decompensation and learn to use coping strategies

CbT helps clients identify irrational thoughts and change them
managing symptoms- people with SZ have coping skills, so are vulnerable to stress which then triggers relapse
Altering how a person thinks can help prevent decompensation
Self-awareness is enhanced by the therapist by helping client understand more about their condition - to recognise specific situations preceding decompensation and learn to use coping strategies