The process of change in cognitive therapy: Schema change or acquisition of compensatory skills?

1993 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline B. Persons
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Schema Change ◽  
Compensatory Skills

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for patients with medically unexplained symptoms: Process of change

2014 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiske J. van Ravesteijn ◽  
Yvonne B. Suijkerbuijk ◽  
Jasmijn A. Langbroek ◽  
Esther Muskens ◽  
Peter L.B.J. Lucassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Medically Unexplained Symptoms ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Medically Unexplained ◽  
Unexplained Symptoms

scholarly journals The Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Process of Change of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Adults With ADHD: A Mixed-Method Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 928-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte Janssen ◽  
Alicia M. de Vries ◽  
Sevket Hepark ◽  
Anne E. M. Speckens
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Self Compassion

Objective: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a promising psychosocial intervention for adult ADHD. The feasibility and effectiveness of an adapted MBCT program is explored, together with the possible process of change. Method: Mixed-method study with 31 ADHD patients participating in an adapted MBCT program. Self-report questionnaires on ADHD symptoms, executive functioning, mindfulness skills, self-compassion, patient functioning, and health status were administered before and after MBCT. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 patients. Results: A modest drop-out of n = 5 (16%) was found. MBCT resulted in a significant reduction of ADHD symptoms and improvements of executive functioning, self-compassion, and mental health. Qualitative analysis provided insight in facilitators and barriers participants experienced, and their process of change. Conclusion: The adapted MBCT program seemed to be feasible for adults with ADHD and preliminary evidence for the effectiveness is shown. An adequately powered Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) is needed to further examine the effectiveness of MBCT for ADHD.

Cognitive Therapy With the Core Beliefs of a Distressed, Lonely Caregiver

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 215-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah P. Dick ◽  
Dolores Gallagher-Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Core Beliefs ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Belief ◽  
Schema Change ◽  
Personal Needs

The purpose of this case study is to describe, in detail, a systematic approach that was used to modify a long-standing dysfunctional schema in a depressed female outpatient over the age of 60. In our opinion, this paper addresses a gap in the current cognitive therapy literature which contains very little description of methods for schema change. The client, Mrs. A., was depressed as a result of caring for her elderly mother who was suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s disease. She first received a 20-session course of treatment for her depression which focused on goals such as reducing guilt, setting limits, and making some time for her personal needs. After attaining these goals, she was given the opportunity to participate in an intense program of 18 additional individual sessions to evaluate and revise a key core belief, using an adaptation of Young’s (1990) method of the Historical Test of Schemas. This core belief was stated as follows: “In order to alleviate my feelings of inferiority, I must be all things to everyone.” Mrs. A was able to discuss the origin and the maintenance of this schema throughout her life, and she also was able to revise it in a way that allowed her to be more accepting of herself and her abilities.

scholarly journals The process of change in cognitive therapy for depression when combined with antidepressant medication: Predictors of early intersession symptom gains.

2012 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 730-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel R. Strunk ◽  
Andrew A. Cooper ◽  
Elizabeth T. Ryan ◽  
Robert J. DeRubeis ◽  
Steven D. Hollon
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Antidepressant Medication ◽  
Process Of Change

How Do the Features of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Contribute to Positive Therapeutic Change? A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Cairns ◽  
Craig Murray
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Complex Interaction ◽  
Therapeutic Change ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
The Impact

Background: The exploration of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy through qualitative investigation is a growing area of interest within current literature, providing valuable understanding of the process of change experienced by those engaging in this therapeutic approach. Aims: This meta-synthesis aims to gain a deeper understanding of how the features of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy contribute to positive therapeutic change. Method: Noblit and Hare's (1988) 7-step meta-ethnography method was conducted in order to synthesize the findings of seven qualitative studies. Results: The process of reciprocal translation identified the following five major themes: i) Taking control through understanding, awareness and acceptance; ii) The impact of the group; (iii) Taking skills into everyday life; (iv) Feelings towards the self; (v) The role of expectations. Conclusion: The synthesis of translation identified the higher order concept of “The Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Journey to Change”, which depicts the complex interaction between the five themes in relation to how they contribute to positive therapeutic change. The findings are discussed in relation to previous research, theory and their implications for clinical practice.

TWO CHAIRS, SELF-SCHEMATA AND A PERSON BASED APPROACH TO PSYCHOSIS

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Chadwick
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Experiential Therapy ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
New Model ◽  
Self Schema

Greenberg, Rice and Elliott (1993) elaborate in detail different applications of the two-chair method within an experiential therapy framework. In the present paper we present an adapted two-chair method for use in cognitive therapy. The principal aims of the adapted method are to elaborate a positive self-schema that has an emotional (“lived”) quality, and to use this experience to create a new model of self as emotionally and cognitively varied and changing. Procedurally, the first two steps are to (1) summarize the negative self-schema (Chair 1) and (2) draw out a positive self-schema (Chair 2). In Steps 3 and 4 the client remains in Chair 2 and is encouraged to accept the two self-schemata, and to integrate them both within a broader, more diverse metacognitive model of self. We present key themes from analysis of two clients' reflections on the method, which highlight issues of generalization and the process of change, and conclude with clinical and research implications.

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