An Introduction to Behaviour Therapy Part One

1983 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 128-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Sackett ◽  
James Fitzgerald
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Psychiatric Nurse ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Behaviour Therapy

One therapy in which both the occupational therapist and the psychiatric nurse can be directly involved together is behaviour therapy. They may not deal with all aspects of this, and will probably find that it is narrowed down to specific techniques such as dealing with phobic anxieties or supportive training in social skills. It is important, however, for those carrying out such supportive work to have some knowledge and understanding of the scope of behaviour therapy. This article aims to explain some of the terms used in this form of therapy, to look at a few of the techniques and to offer suggestions and ideas for practical application.

An Introduction to Behaviour Therapy Part Two

1983 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 154-156
Author(s):  
Jo Sackett ◽  
James Fitzgerald
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Psychiatric Nurse ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Behaviour Therapy

One therapy in which both the occupational therapist and the psychiatric nurse can be directly involved together is behaviour therapy. They may not deal with all aspects of this, and will probably find that it is narrowed down to specific techniques such as dealing with phobic anxieties or supportive training in social skills. It is important, however, for those carrying out such supportive work to have some knowledge and understanding of the scope of behaviour therapy. This article aims to explain some of the terms used in this form of therapy, to look at a few of the techniques and to offer suggestions and ideas for practical application.

Videotape Modelling in Behaviour Therapy: An Outline of Principles and Potential

1986 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith D. Ballard ◽  
Ted Glynn
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Discriminative Stimuli ◽  
Modelling Strategies ◽  
Therapy Clients

This paper suggests ways in which videotape modelling strategies may be used in behaviour therapy. Clients can acquire new responses through observational learning, while the consequences accruing to a model from different actions can be planned to effect inhibition or disinhibition of specific client behaviours. Modelling may facilitate the performance of previously learned behaviour by identifying for the observer appropriate contexts and discriminative stimuli. Also, models can be used to present cultural norms or standards for performance. The effective and ethical use of videotape modelling strategies requires that therapists understand the theoretical dimensions of this intervention format and justify the content of modelling presentations from empirical research on the behaviours targeted for change. Particular cautions are noted in the areas of social skills training and desensitization to anxiety provoking situations.

Individual Behavioural Programme Planning with Long-Stay Schizophrenic Patients Part 1: Programmes Planned and Followed in an Occupational Therapy Department

1986 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 227-229
Author(s):  
Vera M Drouet
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Previous Article ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Social Skills Groups ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Programme Planning ◽  
Therapy Department

In a previous article the author described occupational therapy participation in a 3-year behaviour therapy research project.1 This three-part paper deals in more detail with two interventions employed with project patients in occupational therapy — programmes designed specifically to be followed in the occupational therapy department and social skills groups — and also with occupational therapy staff as part of the multidisciplinary team.

scholarly journals Cognitive behaviour therapy for social anxiety in autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie Spain ◽  
Jacqueline Sin ◽  
Laura Harwood ◽  
Maria Andreina Mendez ◽  
Francesca Happé
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Social Situations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour

Purpose Individuals who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) commonly experience anxiety about social interaction and social situations. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a recommended treatment for social anxiety (SA) in the non-ASD population. Therapy typically comprises cognitive interventions, imagery-based work and for some individuals, behavioural interventions. Whether these are useful for the ASD population is unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to undertake a systematic review to summarise research about CBT for SA in ASD. Design/methodology/approach Using a priori criteria, the authors searched for English-language peer-reviewed empirical studies in five databases. The search yielded 1,364 results. Titles, abstracts, and relevant publications were independently screened by two reviewers. Findings Four single case studies met the review inclusion criteria; data were synthesised narratively. Participants (three adults and one child) were diagnosed with ASD and SA. There were commonalities in interventions and techniques used: participants were encouraged to identify and challenge negative thoughts, enter anxiety-provoking social situations, and develop new ways of coping. Unlike CBT for SA in non-ASD individuals, treatment also included social skills interventions. Outcomes were assessed using self- or informant-reports. Improvements in SA, depressive symptoms, social skills, and activity levels were noted. Generalisability of results is hampered, however, by the small number of studies and participants and lack of randomised controlled trial conditions employed. Research limitations/implications Future studies should investigate how beliefs and behaviours indicative of SA can be ameliorated in individuals with ASD. Originality/value This is the first review to synthesise empirical data about CBT for SA in ASD.

Structure and Future of the BABP

1975 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Marks
Keyword(s):  
Social Security ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
European Association ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Psychiatric Nurse ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
National Conference ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Special Supplement

The BABP was founded in 1972 as an interdisciplinary Association to advance the theory and practice of behavioural psychotherapy in a wide variety of settings. Its membership includes nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and teachers.3 The Association has lost no time in getting off the ground. The BABP was responsible for organisation of the successful conference of the European Association of Behaviour Therapy in Heathrow in July, 1974, and for its own annual conference in Leicester in April 1973, including a special national conference which it sponsored on The Psychiatric Nurse as Therapist; proceedings of the latter were published as a Special Supplement to the Nursing Times in 1973 and were distributed to members. The BABP has also sponsored many workshops and meetings round the county, and its members have been represented to the Department of Health and Social Security on two issues of major importance viz. the possible registation of psychotherapists (a questionnaire and agenda of a meeting are enclosed with this newsletter) and the ethics of behavioural treatments.

Teamwork: A Multidisciplinary Pediatric-Liaison Service

1977 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur P. Froese ◽  
Louisa E. Kamin ◽  
Carol A. Levine
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
The Other ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Psychiatric Nurse ◽  
Unified Approach ◽  
Close Collaboration ◽  
Nurse Clinician

Psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers are often consulted about the same hospitalized patient. Since each may differ in their training, orientation and experience, the opinions expressed by them to the consultee may differ. The authors have described a multidisciplinary liaison team operating within a pediatric teaching hospital. The consultants work as a team in close collaboration with each other and with the psychiatric nurse clinician and an occupational therapist. The team approach has specific advantages. It allows for a concise and unified approach to the emotional and social needs of the patients. It presents a forum for informal consultations and interdisciplinary meetings. In addition, teaching opportunities are many as each discipline learns from the other.

scholarly journals Ex-phobic Volunteers in the Treatment of Agoraphobic Patients

1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 111-113
Author(s):  
Peter Tyrer
Keyword(s):  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Psychiatric Nurse ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Community Psychiatric ◽  
Made In

Although behaviour therapy, primarily in the form of gradual and prolonged exposure to phobic situations, is now well established as the treatment of choice in most cases of agoraphobia not all suitable patients receive this treatment. This is partly because behaviour therapy is time-consuming and, although there have been great gains made in recent years with the establishment of training for nurses in behaviour therapy, in many peripheral hospitals few nurses have the necessary training. There are increasing demands made upon the time of the community psychiatric nurse and it seems likely that the proportion spent in behaviour therapy will be squeezed to a level that will deprive some patients of its benefits.

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