CBT Relapse Prevention & Maintenance Strategies 2

Question 1

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was specifically designed to prevent relapse of which condition?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent major depressive disorder

Answer

MBCT was developed by Segal, Williams, and Teasdale specifically to prevent relapse in patients with recurrent major depressive disorder, particularly those with three or more previous episodes.

Question 2

The concept of 'seemingly irrelevant decisions' (SIDs) in relapse prevention refers to:

Accepted Answer

Small, apparently harmless choices that chain together and lead a client toward high-risk situations

Answer

Seemingly irrelevant decisions are small, apparently innocuous choices that progressively bring a client closer to high-risk situations without their full awareness.

Question 3

Which of the following is a key component of a CBT maintenance plan?

Accepted Answer

Early warning signs, personalized coping strategies, and an action plan for setbacks

Answer

A comprehensive maintenance plan includes identifying personal early warning signs, coping strategies tailored to the individual, and a clear action plan to implement if setbacks occur.

Question 4

When a client experiences a lapse after completing CBT treatment, the most therapeutically appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Normalize the lapse, analyze what happened, and reinforce existing coping skills

Answer

Normalizing the lapse, conducting a functional analysis of contributing factors, and reinforcing coping strategies helps prevent the lapse from escalating into a full relapse.

Question 5

What is the 'lifestyle imbalance' concept in Marlatt's relapse prevention model?

Accepted Answer

An excess of obligations over pleasurable activities that creates deprivation and craving

Answer

Lifestyle imbalance refers to a chronic excess of 'shoulds' (obligations) over 'wants' (pleasurable activities), creating deprivation that increases craving and relapse vulnerability.

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CBT Relapse Prevention & Maintenance Strategies 2