Discussion- Cognitive therapy session

Cognitive Therapy Scenario

For this activity, watch the video: Cognitive Therapy Scenario. Use the information in the scenario to answer the following questions:

What are the major assumptions of cognitive therapy? Explain several of its major concepts. Please select one or more concepts that other students have not already defined.
Which specific cognitive distortions is Angela exemplifying?
In your opinion, what is the best way for Dr. Collins to alleviate Angela’s anxiety?
Can you complete a written version of Ellis’ ABCDE model, as Angela might (as instructed by Dr. Collins)?
What are the major assumptions of behavioral therapy? With regard to Angela, how might a behavioral approach differ from a cognitive approach?

Reference:

Pomerantz, A. (2014). Clinical Psychology, 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.