Cognitive-behavioural therapy: An information guide - CAMH ...

CBT approaches to behavioural change
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9–10 a.m. Took bus to class
P 0; M 4
Met study group
to work on
presentation
P 2; M 8
Attended class
P 5; M 6
10–11
a.m.
Attended class Same
Attended 2nd class
P 2; M 7
P 7; M 8
11–noon Same Attended 3rd class
noon–1
p.m.
Met friend for
lunch
P 6; M 1
1–2 p.m. Attended class
P 5; M 7
P 6; M 4
Returned home,
made healthy
lunch
P 4; M 7
Caught up on
laundry
P 0; M 7
self-monitoring symptoms
Specialized forms to help you monitor and track your symptoms
throughout treatment are available for virtually all clinical problems
in cbt. The process of closely monitoring and recording your
experiences can in itself improve your mood and well-being, and
so this is usually encouraged following the first cbt session.
If you are seeking help for anxiety, you may be asked to complete
monitoring forms to record the precise symptoms of anxiety
depending on the particular anxiety problem you are experiencing.
For example, if you are seeking help for social anxiety, you will be
asked to complete a monitoring form that will ask you to record
social or performance situations in the past where you felt anxious.