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Clemente,Angelie Dane O.

20201119406
APY 2206 - PSY4C 05 / 16 / 2024

Self Reflection and Discussion Questions:

1. Cognitive behaviour practitioners use a brief, active, directive,


collaborative, present-focused, didactic, psycho-educational
model of therapy that relies on empirical validation of its
concepts and techniques. What potential advantages do you
see of this focus? Any disadvantages?
- The cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach has various
advantages because it is focused and evidence-based. Because it
is brief and dynamic, clients may see results faster than with
other therapies. Directiveness and collaboration guarantee that
clients are guided while actively engaged in their own treatment.
Clients learn practical methods for dealing with current issues
when they focus on the present and are didactic. The emphasis
on empirical validation provides reassurance that the therapy is
beneficial. However, the regimented form of CBT may not be
appropriate for everyone, and some people prefer a more
exploratory or insight-oriented approach. Furthermore, its
emphasis on the present may obscure deeper concerns that
require more in-depth investigation.

2. The cognitive behaviour therapies are among the most popular


with today’s practitioners. What do you think accounts for the
increased interest in CBT?
- There are various reasons why cognitive behavioral therapies
(CBT) are so popular among practitioners. First, CBT has a
strong data foundation, with multiple research demonstrating its
efficacy for a wide range of mental health disorders. This
empirical validation boosts practitioners' confidence in its
efficacy. Furthermore, CBT is often brief and concentrated,
making it appropriate for addressing specific concerns in a
limited timeframe. Its systematic method offers clear
instructions to both therapists and clients, resulting in efficient
and effective treatment. Furthermore, CBT approaches are easily
adapted to different demographics and situations, making them
versatile and widely used in clinical practice. Overall, the mix of
scientific backing, functionality, and versatility has added to the
increasing interest in CBT among practitioners today.

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