Cbt Vs Pc
For this task you need review the work done in unit 2 as well as demonstrate understanding of the key concepts of CBT. You will need to compare and contrast CBT with the person centred approach in relation to;
a. The core beliefs
b. The model of the person
c. The model of psychological health and dysfunction
d. The therapeutic process
You also need to address the strengths and weaknesses of each approach in relation to the given case study reflecting on where particular aspects of CBT would be helpful to the person centred counsellor and where they would cause a conflict for the person centred counsellor e.g. making a formulation. In addition evaluate the implications for the client when you use CBT techniques and discuss how you could integrate these whilst maintaining a non-directive stance.
Encompassed within the work of Carl Rogers are embodied the main principles of the person centred approach known as the core conditions of unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence, facilitated in a non-directive manner - the aim being to ‘help the client to unravel the ‘personal theory’ which he has constructed around his own experiencing’ (Mearns & Thorne p5 2000). Focusing on an individual’s thoughts and perceptions and the ensuing impact that these beliefs have on their behaviour are the foundations of cognitive behaviour therapy. In a more directive time limited manner the aim is for individuals to be aided to recognise their negative thought patterns and learn new skills and means of thinking in a more positive way so as to change their feelings and behaviour.
Cognitive behaviour therapy grew out of the behaviourist work spearheaded by the likes of Skinner, and Pavlov moving towards a more cognitive strain led by the work of Bandura and Mahoney focusing on the cognitive processes such as expectation and conditioning (Moorey 1996 p254). Although there are a number of theories that fall under the umbrella of cognitive behavioural therapy espoused by
a. The core beliefs
b. The model of the person
c. The model of psychological health and dysfunction
d. The therapeutic process
You also need to address the strengths and weaknesses of each approach in relation to the given case study reflecting on where particular aspects of CBT would be helpful to the person centred counsellor and where they would cause a conflict for the person centred counsellor e.g. making a formulation. In addition evaluate the implications for the client when you use CBT techniques and discuss how you could integrate these whilst maintaining a non-directive stance.
Encompassed within the work of Carl Rogers are embodied the main principles of the person centred approach known as the core conditions of unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence, facilitated in a non-directive manner - the aim being to ‘help the client to unravel the ‘personal theory’ which he has constructed around his own experiencing’ (Mearns & Thorne p5 2000). Focusing on an individual’s thoughts and perceptions and the ensuing impact that these beliefs have on their behaviour are the foundations of cognitive behaviour therapy. In a more directive time limited manner the aim is for individuals to be aided to recognise their negative thought patterns and learn new skills and means of thinking in a more positive way so as to change their feelings and behaviour.
Cognitive behaviour therapy grew out of the behaviourist work spearheaded by the likes of Skinner, and Pavlov moving towards a more cognitive strain led by the work of Bandura and Mahoney focusing on the cognitive processes such as expectation and conditioning (Moorey 1996 p254). Although there are a number of theories that fall under the umbrella of cognitive behavioural therapy espoused by
Bibliography: Blenkiron, P. (2013) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Royal College of Psychiatrists 2013 Casemore, http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/12247_Casemore___Chapter_1.pdf Moorey, S. (1996) Cognitive Therapy in Handbook of Individual Therapy Sage Neenan & Dryden (2010) An Overview of Cognitive Therapy http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/36593_01_Neenan_&_Dryden_(CT)_2e_CH_01.pdf Rogers, C (1979) The Foundations of the Person Centred Approach Education, v100 n2 p98-107 Win 1979 Thorne, B (1999) Person Centred Therapy www.elementsuk.com/libraryofarticles/personcentred.pdf Westbrook, D, Kennerley, H, & Kirk, J In-Depth: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2014) http://psychcentral.com/lib/in-depth-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/00907?all=1 A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Based Approach (2014) Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust