Cognitive Behavior Therapy; A Clinical Update for Psychiatrists

Learning Objectives

1. List recovery-oriented strategies; 
2. Describe how to elicit descriptions of clients' best life periods; and
3.Help clients draw positive conclusions from their current experiences.

Literature References

1. Beck, A.T., Grant, P., Inverso, E., Brinen, A.P., & Perivoliotis, D. (2020). Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions. Guilford Publications.

2. Beck, J.S. (2020). Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond (3^rd ed.). Guilford Publications. 

Abstract

While many clinicians, researchers, and educators are familiar with CBT theory, conceptualization, and treatment, they may be unaware of the refinements made over the previous decade. This presentation will focus on important changes, including the introduction of a strength-based conceptualization and a recovery orientation,  helping clients identify their values and aspirations and overcome challenges to taking steps to act in alignment with them, integrating techniques from other evidence-based modalities, using the conceptualization to overcome therapeutic ruptures, and adapting treatment for each individual client, considering the client’s age, gender, developmental level, education, socio-economic status, cultural background, history (including trauma), environmental contexts (such as racism), and other factors.