Information about psychotherapy
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Process of psychotherapy
A look at the picture on the right shows that it is over the course of cognitive behavioral therapythree phases there are, of which the middle one isBulk makes every therapy. Below you can see the basis of every good therapy:
the trusting working relationship
and the active cooperation of the client
Both are in theInitial phase built up slowly to facilitate the change processBulk well possible.
In theFinal phase The changes achieved are stabilized and the therapy is gradually ended again.
Follow-up survey
About 6 months to 1 year after the end of the therapy, I conduct a follow-up survey about the success and sustainability of the psychotherapy.
INITIAL PHASE
Exploring your complaints
First, in oneInitial consultation The reason for the treatment is discussed and organizational questions are clarified. In terms of content, I will begin by using a behavior analysis to explore your most important complaints and problems and look for favorable starting points.
Your goals, wishes and expectations are of particular interest. In addition to the interviews, questionnaires are also used for diagnostic purposes and quality assurance.
The aim of the initial phase is to develop an individual model of the origins of your symptoms, which takes into account your life history, current living circumstances and the connections between thoughts, feelings, behavior and previous experiences.
WORK PHASE
From “IS” to “That’s where I want to go”
Auf der Basis der Informationen aus der Anfangsphase vereinbaren wir die konkreten Therapieziele und erstellen einen Behandlungsplan.
The actual change process
Step by step, it's about changing your stressful current state in accordance with the therapy goals using effective methods towards a "that's where I want to go" state.
You will be closely looked after. The individual therapy steps will be prepared and followed up with you in detail.
Often it is not enough to just discuss strategies. Sometimes it is necessary to practice skills in the protected context of therapy and also to try them out in everyday problem situations.
SCHLUSSPHASE
Stabilization of change
In the final phase, the improvements you have achieved are stabilized; Because improvements are only successful if you can maintain them.
We also move together Balance sheet and summarize the most important change successes.
Ultimately, the focus is on targeted preparation for everyday life without therapy before the contacts slowly come to an end.