Discussion Post
Watch the "Case of Tim" video, The Cognitive Approach - The Case of Tim (CC); PSY-315: The Cognitive Approach - The Case of Tim (CC) - YouTube video.
After viewing, answer the following questions:
• What are the key characteristics of cognitive therapy that distinguish it from other therapy approaches?
• What is the role of the client/therapist relationship from the cognitive therapist's point of view?
• What are some cognitive behavioral techniques used with Tim in his therapy session?
• If you were to continue working with Tim as his counselor, what specific cognitive behavioral techniques might you use?
• What goals would you have in mind for Tim?
Include in your answer some of the following "cognitive" terminology: internal dialogue, irrational beliefs, coping-skills program, stress inoculation, unconditional "shoulds," absolutistic "musts," faulty assumptions, automatic thinking, self-evaluating, self-sustaining, schema restructuring, cognitive distortions/errors, autosuggestion, blame, arbitrary inferences, A-B-C theory, Socratic questioning, distortion of reality, disputing irrational beliefs, over generalization, magnification and minimization, polarized thinking, cognitive restructuring.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.