Module One: 5 Sessions
CBT for Depression 1
with Dr Nina Josefowitz
Encourage Additional Mood-Boosting Activities
SESSION 5 OF 5
Duration 12mins 55secs
TAKE THE QUIZ:
In this session, Dr Nina Josefowitz focuses on expanding the range of mood-boosting activities clients can engage in. She begins by building on what’s already working, encouraging clients to continue with activities that have previously improved their mood. Dr Josefowitz introduces other categories of mood-boosting options and outlines how to use a tool called “Predict Your Mood,” where clients estimate how much they expect to enjoy an activity and rate their mood before and after doing it. Dr Josefowitz also outlines important guidelines for effective activity planning.
ALL SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE: CBT for Depression 1
01
What is Depression?
In this session, Dr Nina Josefowitz introduces the core principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with a focus on understanding and treating depression. CBT is described as a present-oriented, goal-driven, and flexible therapy designed to help clients change maladaptive thoughts and behaviours. A key component of the session is the introduction of the Four-Factor Model,...
02
Identify Triggers and Their Consequences
In this session, Dr. Nina Josefowitz delves deeper into the principles and application of Behavioural Activation (BA) in treating depression. Building on the foundational understanding of the four-factor model from the previous session, the focus here is on assessing how life changes and stressors impact daily activities. Dr. Josefowitz introduces practical tools, such as timelines...
03
Daily Activities Schedule (DAS)
In this session, Dr Nina Josefowitz investigates the relationship between daily activities and mood fluctuations. Building on the previous session, where we explored how life changes and stressors contribute to depression, Dr Josefowtiz introduces the Daily Activity Schedule (DAS). This tool helps clients monitor their activities and mood ratings across the week, enabling them to...
04
Start to Develop Mood-Boosting Activities
In this session, Dr Nina Josefowitz focuses on devloping mood boosting activities using the Daily Activity Schedule (DAS) as a tool for behavioural activation in treating depression.The core of the session dives into analysing completed DAS entries to identify patterns between activity and mood. Dr Josefowitz encourages therapists to guide clients through recognising pleasurable or...
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In this session, Dr Nina Josefowitz focuses on expanding the range of mood-boosting activities clients can engage in. She begins by building on what’s already working, encouraging clients to continue with activities that have previously improved their mood. Dr Josefowitz introduces other categories of mood-boosting options and outlines how to use a tool called “Predict...
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