Advanced CBT: Implementing Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy Tools

Course overview

Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy (TBCT) is an active therapeutic approach based on Cognitive- Behavior Therapy (CBT) that aims to help clients recognize and modify their situationally based automatic thoughts and unhelpful beliefs, including core beliefs (CBs). TBCT employs a three- level, three-phase case formulation approach with unique conceptualization and techniques to modify clients & cognitions. In this presentation, attendees will observe Dr. de Oliveira implement TBCT main & innovative techniques, including: The TBCT Conceptualization Diagram: This provides a framework for understanding and addressing three levels of cognitive processing: automatic thoughts, underlying assumptions, and CBs. The Intrapersonal Thought Record (Intra-TR): This tool guides patients in identifying and modifying their negative automatic thoughts. By systematically answering specific questions, patients can gain a more balanced and accurate perspective on situations and develop more adaptive and helpful thoughts. The Participation Grid (PG): A narrative exposure technique that helps patients transform guilt into participation and ultimately responsibility through progressive verbal exposure to the guilt-provoking situation. The therapist then assists patients in transforming guilt into responsibility, now in a different context, related to their desired values and commitment. The Trial-Based Thought Record (TBTR): This engages individuals in a courtroom metaphor, encouraging them to challenge and modify CBs and reduce emotional distress.