PMH-C Exam Questions With Verified And Updated Solutions.

PMH-C Exam Questions With Verified And Updated Solutions. What are elements of cognitive restructuring used in CBT? - answerIdentify automatic thoughts ("I'm a bad mom"), connection between thoughts and feelings, evaluate thoughts/look for cognitive distortions (where's the evidence, is it accurate/true/helpful?), explore and modify underlying beliefs, develop alternative perspectives What is mindfulness-based CBT? - answerThe goal of MBCT is to help individuals learn how to avoid relapses by not engaging in automatic thought patterns that perpetuate and worsen depression and learning to observe and accept one's experience. (3 minutes breathing space technique). What are the goals for CBT for anxiety? - answerReduce physical hypervigilance (breathing and relaxation training), Take away the perceived danger (focus on objective evidence, distinguish true vs. false alarms), Recognize anxiety as an alarm (see it for what it is, learn to tolerate the signal) What are the common CBT components? - answerCollaborative approach (we are in this together, there is hope). Relaxation training (diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation). Education about the CBT model. Anxiety = ? - answerPerceived danger/coping skills. With anxiety we overestimate the amount of danger or the threat. We underestimate our coping tools and ability to cope. Features of CBT Model? - answerThoughts, feelings, behaviors, physical reactions, and their relationships. What are some common CBT tools? - answerrelaxation, psychoeducation, activity scheduling, behavior rehearsal, thought-stopping techniques, social skills training, questioning the evidence , mental imagery, de-catastrophizing, cognitive rehearsal, homework assignments, thought record What is interpersonal therapy? - answerA type of treatment for patients with depression which focuses on the past and present social roles and interpersonal interactions. During treatment, the therapist generally chooses one or two problem areas in the patient's current life to focus on. IPT is based on attachment theory. Time limited therapy (12-16 weeks). What are the goals of interpersonal therapy (IPT)? - answersymptom relief and reintegration. Improve interpersonal communication to get one's needs met. Developing a social support