Strengths-Based Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: A Four-Step Model to Build Resilience

被引:225
作者
Padesky, Christine A. [1 ]
Mooney, Kathleen A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Ctr Cognit Therapy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 USA
关键词
Strengths-Based; Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy; Resilience; Positive Psychology; POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY; EVENTS;
D O I
10.1002/cpp.1795
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Padesky and Mooney's four-step Strengths-Based cognitivebehavioural therapy (CBT) model is designed to help clients build positive qualities. This article shows how it can be used to build and strengthen personal resilience. A structured search for client strengths is central to the approach, and methods designed to bring hidden strengths into client awareness are demonstrated through therapistclient dialogues. Development of positive qualities requires a shift in therapy perspective and different therapy methods from those employed when therapy is designed to ameliorate distress. Required adjustments to classic CBT are highlighted with specific recommendations for clinical modifications designed to support client development of resilience such as a focus on current strengths, the constructive use of imagery and client-generated metaphors. Although the focus of this article is on resilience, this Strengths-Based CBT model offers a template that also can be used to develop other positive human qualities. Copyright (C) 2012 Christine A. Padesky
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页码:283 / 290
页数:8
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