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CBT Techniques and Session Structure

The Advanced CBT Class Notes provide an overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emphasizing its focus on modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Key concepts include automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, and behavioral activation, along with structured session components like agenda setting and homework. A case example illustrates the application of thought records in reducing social anxiety, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT techniques.

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CBT Techniques and Session Structure

The Advanced CBT Class Notes provide an overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emphasizing its focus on modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Key concepts include automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, and behavioral activation, along with structured session components like agenda setting and homework. A case example illustrates the application of thought records in reducing social anxiety, demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT techniques.

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Advanced CBT Class Notes

1. Introduction to CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and modifying
unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

• History and development: Beck (1960s), Ellis (REBT).


• Structure: time-limited, goal-oriented.
2. Core Concepts
• Automatic thoughts: immediate, reflexive responses.
• Cognitive distortions: common patterns (e.g., all-or-nothing,
overgeneralization).
• Behavioral activation: scheduling activities to improve mood.
3. Session Structure
• Agenda setting: reviewing homework, setting goals.
• Thought monitoring: using thought records.
• Homework: practice between sessions.
4. Key Worksheets
Thought Record Worksheet: record situation, emotion, automatic thought,
evidence, alternative thought, outcome.

• Behavioral Activation Log: date, activity, mood rating (1-10), notes.


• Exposure Hierarchy: list anxiety-provoking situations ranked by distress.
5. Case Example
Client: 30-year-old with social anxiety. Used thought record to challenge
beliefs about judgment.

• Outcome: reduction in anxiety from 8 to 4 on SUDS scale over 4 sessions.


6. Review Questions
• List three cognitive distortions and give examples.
• Describe steps in behavioral activation.
• Explain how to complete an exposure hierarchy.

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