Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Joyce-Beaulieu ◽  
Brian A. Zaboski
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Severe Case ◽  
Additional Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
School Based ◽  
Case Presentations

One-quarter of students will experience mental health needs during their education, and many schoolchildren will never receive professional help at all. Because youth spend most of their time in school, school-based practitioners are in a unique position to remediate these needs. In this text, readers will learn the theoretical and practical applications of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a scientifically based intervention for problems like behavioral dysregulation, anxiousness, emotional disturbances, trauma, family conflict, and the typical trials and tribulations of growing up. After offering practitioners invaluable micro skills (e.g., rapport building, relaxation techniques) and establishing a foundation of cultural competence, this text presents core CBT skills—behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure and response prevention—essential for new and veteran practitioners alike. The text thoroughly addresses technological advancements in CBT, including therapy apps, e-readers, and virtual games. Rounding out the intervention process, it concludes by describing therapeutic closure and offering additional treatment options for more severe case presentations. With numerous school-based examples, detailed case presentations, and printable resources, this text provides both a thorough introduction and an excellent review of contemporary school-based CBT.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Examination of a School-Based Implementation of Computer-Assisted Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Child Anxiety

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret E. Crane ◽  
Katherine E. Phillips ◽  
Colleen A. Maxwell ◽  
Lesley A. Norris ◽  
Lara S. Rifkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
School Based

Features of modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-66
Author(s):  
Dmitry Fedorovich Khritinin ◽  
M. A. Sumarokova ◽  
E. P. Schukina
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Primary And Secondary Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Currently, insomnia is not only a medical, but also a social as well as an economic problem. Sleep disorders increase the risk of somatic, neurological and mental illnesses. The shift schedule has a significant impact on the employee’s health, increasing the risk of developing such disorders as metabolic syndrome, arterial hypertension and other. As a result of sleep disturbances, lipid peroxidation processes may intensify, which can lead to the disorders described above. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of sleep disorders is an important aspect of chronic diseases diagnostics. In our opinion, it is crucial to study possible sleep disorders for their timely correction. The article discusses the features of drug and non-drug treatment of sleep disorders, as well as approaches to the primary and secondary prevention of insomnia. It is recommended to begin the treatment of sleep disorders with cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia typically includes psycho-education, training in relaxation techniques, stimulation limitation method, sleep limitation therapy, and cognitive therapy. When developing recreational activities for employees with a shift work schedule, attention should be paid to work and rest regimes, prevention of fatigue and obesity, and the sleep disorders treatment. Training in sleep hygiene and improving its compliance in the target groups is regarded as a method of non-pharmacological treatment of sleep disorders and a means of primary and secondary prevention of insomnia. In our opinion, further research on the features of the prevention and treatment of insomnia in various population groups is needed. Effective primary and secondary prevention of sleep disorders will reduce the risks of developing neurological, somatic and mental diseases and significantly improve the quality of life.

scholarly journals Development of an Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-Help Program for Arabic-Speaking Immigrants: Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Nygren ◽  
Matilda Berg ◽  
Ali Sarkohi ◽  
Gerhard Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Arabic Speaking

BACKGROUND Recent years have seen an increase in Arabic-speaking immigrants in Sweden and other European countries, with research showing this group to suffer from elevated levels of various forms of psychological disorders. There is a lack of treatment options for immigrants with mild to moderate mental health problems, with barriers including lack of accessible services and concerns that problems will not be understood by health care providers. OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe the process of developing a transdiagnostic internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy self-help program in Arabic for mild to moderate symptoms of common psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. METHODS The iterative development process, including feedback from 105 pilot users as well as 2 focus groups, is described. RESULTS Overall, the modules were rated as acceptable by the pilot users, with overall ratings ranging from 3 to 4 points on average for the respective modules on a 5-point Likert scale. Feedback from the 2 focus groups was overall positive with regard to the content and structure of the program but also included suggestions for improving the Arabic translation as well as the usability of the material. CONCLUSIONS An internet-based self-help program that is deemed acceptable by an Arabic-speaking audience can be successfully developed, thus providing increased access to psychological help for an at-risk population. However, further research regarding the efficacy of this type of intervention is warranted.

scholarly journals Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: An Effective and Underutilized Treatment for Insomnia

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 544-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Rossman
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Chronic Insomnia ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Sleep Medication ◽  
Falling Asleep

Sleep difficulties are an extremely prevalent health problem, with about 33% to 50% of adults reporting regular difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. About 7% to 18% of adults meet the criteria for an insomnia disorder.1,2 Sleep disruptions contribute to a variety of medical problems, including cognitive impairment, reduced immune function, metabolic imbalance, and exacerbation of psychiatric conditions.3 The most effective nonpharmacological treatment for chronic insomnia is cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i). CBT-i produces results that are equivalent to sleep medication, with no side effects, fewer episodes of relapse, and a tendency for sleep to continue to improve long past the end of treatment. The long-term improvements seem to result from the patient learning how to support and promote the body’s natural sleep mechanism. The five key components of CBT-i are sleep consolidation, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, sleep hygiene, and relaxation techniques. Although CBT-i is a safe and highly effective treatment for insomnia, unfortunately, it is underutilized, primarily because of two reasons: (1) There is currently a shortage of trained CBT-i practitioners. (2) Patient are much more likely to learn about sleep medication as a treatment for their insomnia (via drug advertisements and prescribing physicians) than CBT-i. Physicians and health care providers can play an important role in educating their patients about CBT-i and recommending it as a first-line treatment for chronic insomnia.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Internet- and Mobile-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Individual Participant Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5179
Author(s):  
Rebekka Büscher ◽  
Marie Beisemann ◽  
Philipp Doebler ◽  
Lena Steubl ◽  
Matthias Domhardt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Continuous Measure ◽  
Intervention Level ◽  
Individual Participant

Internet- and mobile-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) might reduce suicidal ideation. However, recent meta-analyses found small effect sizes, and it remains unclear whether specific subgroups of participants experience beneficial or harmful effects. This is the study protocol for an individual participant meta-analysis (IPD-MA) aiming to determine the effectiveness of iCBT on suicidal ideation and identify moderators. We will systematically search CENTRAL, PsycINFO, Embase, and Pubmed for randomized controlled trials examining guided or self-guided iCBT for suicidality. All types of control conditions are eligible. Participants experiencing suicidal ideation will be included irrespective of age, diagnoses, or co-interventions. We will conduct a one-stage IPD-MA with suicidal ideation as the primary outcome, using a continuous measure, reliable improvement and deterioration, and response rate. Moderator analyses will be performed on participant-, study-, and intervention-level. Two independent reviewers will assess risk of bias and the quality of evidence using Cochrane’s Risk of Bias Tool 2 and GRADE. This review was registered with OSF and is currently in progress. The IPD-MA will provide effect estimates while considering covariates and will offer novel insights into differential effects on a participant level. This will help to develop more effective, safe, and tailored digital treatment options for suicidal individuals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a Group of Militaries With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S513-S513
Author(s):  
H. El Kefi ◽  
W. Abdelghaffar ◽  
A. Baatout ◽  
C. Bechikh Brahim ◽  
W. Krir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a high prevalence and severe impact in military populations. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is indicated in this condition but it is a structured therapy that requires patients’ motivation and doctors’ availability.Objectives and aimsAssess feasibility and effectiveness of CBT in a military group with PTSD.MethodsA group of six militaries that witnessed the same traumatic event (an armed attack) and were diagnosed with PTSD were involved in a structured individual session CBT with one therapist. An assessment using the PTSD checklist for DSM (PCL) was performed initially and in halfway therapy. The therapy included an education about PTSD, a cognitive restructuring, a behavioral approach via home tasks and relaxation techniques.ResultsThe initial PCL scores varied from 25 to 55. All patients were initially on sick leave. Five patients had adjunctive antidepressant medications and one patient was only on therapy. Three patients showed no motivation and were excluded after 3 sessions. Two patients have had 7 weekly sessions and were able to return to work in the same place. One patient with severe PTSD had 2 sessions monthly, he had slight clinical improvement and could not come back to military work. The three patients who are still in therapy have improved PCL scores.ConclusionsCBT can be effective in PTSD. The outcome depends on initial severity of PTSD and assiduity.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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