Beck's cognitive model
Beck's cognitive model is taught in the second session as part of the treatment of anxiety disorders (OCD, phobia). These sessions are often practiced in groups with the aim of involving patients. Our brain works like a computer processor, its main function is data processing: it constantly processes sensory information.
Key takeaways
- Beck's cognitive model is taught in the second session to treat anxiety disorders (OCD, phobias).
- The brain selects information from the environment according to cognitive patterns and beliefs acquired in childhood.
- This selection guides the interpretation of the situation and can generate thoughts of catastrophe.
- Anxiety arises from the interpretation of the environment, not from the situation itself, and triggers escape or rituals.
- Cognitive therapy aims to modify this interpretation to make it more realistic.
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BECK’S COGNITIVE MODEL
Beck's cognitive model is taught in the second session as part of the treatment of anxiety disorders (OCD, phobia). These sessions are often practiced in groups with the aim of involving patients. Our brain works like a computer processor, its main function is data processing: it constantly processes sensory information. In a given situation, the brain cannot analyze everything; it has its limits. He will make a selection of the information present in the environment to analyze only part of it: the perception will not be the same depending on the individual. This selection is made possible by cognitive schemas or beliefs. Beliefs are acquired during childhood. Cognitive schemas are not innate, they come from our experience and beliefs and allow us to select the most relevant information.
This selection will influence our interpretation of the situation, our thoughts, our point of view in relation to the situation.
For example: If I pour you a cup of green tea, what will you do before you drink it? What do you pay attention to? The temperature? The decorative breeze? This is the selection of information. Information influences patients based on their cognitive patterns and beliefs which are incorrect.
They will select everything that relates to dangers, but not the rest of the environment, this will influence the interpretation of the situation and generate the disaster situation.
As the patient has thoughts of catastrophe, he will have the feeling that he is in danger. His protection system is put in place: this is where the anxiety comes from. It is their interpretation of the environment that leads to anxiety about the situation itself. Anxiety will cause escapism or rituals for people with ocd. From this model comes cognitive therapy which consists of modifying this interpretation to make it realistic and therefore more serene.
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FAQs on Beck's Cognitive Model and Virtual Reality
Why use virtual reality in the field of mental health?
Virtual reality allows for graduated exposure to anxiety-provoking situations in a controlled setting. Immersive environments are repeatable, ensuring consistent support. The practitioner adjusts each exercise to the patient's needs, which promotes therapeutic engagement.
How long has this existed?
C2Care has been testing its software with hospitals since 2016. Since then, the solution has grown to offer more than 250 environments, used by more than 1,000 practitioners in nearly 50 countries.
What is a virtual environment?
A virtual environment is an immersive scene reproducing a real context, such as a plane, a subway or an evening. It allows the patient to experience graduated exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli without leaving the practitioner's office.
What pathologies can be treated in virtual reality?
Virtual reality is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders (phobias, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders), addictions, mood disorders and in cognitive remediation.
Can I feel nauseous while using the headset?
A feeling of cybersickness may occur in some users of virtual reality headsets. This phenomenon concerns around 10% of people using this type of device.
Who can use virtual reality for treatment?
Virtual reality is used by trained practitioners: psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapists. They integrate it into their practice within health establishments (CHU, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes) or in private practice, in virtual reality exposure therapy.
Do I have access to all environments?
Yes, all C2Care environments are grouped into a single application. The practitioner thus accesses the entire catalog without changing software depending on the pathology treated.
Who should I contact if I have software problems?
The C2Care technical service can be reached via live chat from your control platform. If there is a problem with the headset, a diagnosis is made with you, and the defective equipment is replaced within 48 hours if necessary.
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