Understanding and Managing Suicidality in Patients
1. Introduction to Suicidality in Therapy 0:00
• Importance of addressing suicidality in patients with depression.
• Reference to Beck's book on Cognitive Therapy for Depression.
• Encouragement to explore local and central risk management guidel...

Understanding Cognitive Therapy for Depression
1. Introduction to Cognitive Therapy 0:00
• Presenter: Victoria Lacey
• Focus: Cognitive therapy for depression developed by Aaron Beck
• Recommendation: Purchase and read Beck's book for a deeper understanding
• Mention of Judith Beck's modern take ...

Overview of Cognitive Therapy for Depression

1. Introduction to Cognitive Therapy
- Overview of cognitive therapy for depression based on Beck's model.
- Importance of understanding treatment structure for new therapists.

2. Structure of a Typical Session
- Collaborative agenda setting with the...

Assessment Skills in Cognitive Therapy for Depression
1. Initial Assessment
• Conduct assessment over two sessions.
• First session focuses on diagnostic assessment:
o Determine if the patient has depression.
o Identify any comorbidities.
o Discuss which disorder to focus on if multiple are pre...

Behavioural Techniques for Cognitive Therapy in Depression
1. Understanding Depression and Behaviour Change
• Depression is characterised by low levels of positive reinforcement.
• Behaviour change is crucial in cognitive therapy to help patients cope with negative feelings.
• Patients often see...

Cognitive Techniques in Cognitive Therapy
1. Introduction to Cognitive Techniques
• Overview of cognitive techniques within the cognitive therapy model.
• Focus on theory building and weighing evidence for beliefs.
2. Negative Cognitive Bias in Depression
• Individuals with depression often hav...

Understanding Assumptions in Cognitive Therapy
1. Introduction to Cognitive Therapy
• Cognitive therapy focuses on theory building.
• It involves exploring and identifying negative thoughts, feelings, and assumptions.
• The goal is to weigh evidence that confirms or disconfirms beliefs.
2. Ident...

Overcoming Challenges in Cognitive Therapy
1. Introduction to Challenges in Cognitive Therapy
• Overview of the purpose of the Loom: to share challenges faced in cognitive therapy and practical solutions.
• Emphasis on the speaker's experience and wisdom gained over time.
2. Rigid Adherence to Fr...