EESA06H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Fortune-Telling
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Fortune telling making predictions about events that are related to anxiety (ex. being socially anxious and going out is awkward) o one might not get any experience to counter those problematic thoughts o therapists encourage patients to go through simulations of these situations to help them overcome their fears about you o you never know 100% how things will turn out. What are the key differences between second and third waves working to life goals, focus on cognitions, thinking about how their thinking is impeding them less focus on symptoms changing cognitions having people engage in more mindfulness and acceptance of their internal experiences third wave therapists use more existential and humanistic techniques as well endorsing more contextual approaches such as family therapy still use homework and training social skills, exposure to their thoughts to draw their attention less relaxation strategies.