Low intensity CBT by mail
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Introduction: There are many low intensity (LI) cognitive behavoural therapy (CBT) solutions to the problem of limited service access. In this chapter, we aim to discuss a relatively low-technology approach to access using standard postal services-CBT by mail, or M-CBT. Bibliotherapies including M-CBT teach key concepts and self-management techniques, together with screening tools and forms to structure home practice. M-CBT differs from other bibliotherapies by segmenting interventions and mailing them at regular intervals. Most involve participants returning copies of monitoring forms or completed handouts. Therapist feedback is provided, often in personal letters that accompany the printed materials. Participants may also be given access to telephone or email support. ----- ----- M-CBT clearly fulfills criteria for an LI CBT (see Bennett-Levy et al., Chapter 1, for a definition of LI interventions). Once written, they involve little therapist time and rely heavily on self-management. However, content and overall treatment duration need not be compromised. Long-term interventions with multiple components can be delivered via this method, provided their content can be communicated in letters and engagement is maintained.
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ID Code: | 40405 | ||||
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Item Type: | Chapter in Book, Report or Conference volume (Chapter) | ||||
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Measurements or Duration: | 7 pages | ||||
Keywords: | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Correspondence, Mail | ||||
ISBN: | 978-0-19-959011-7 | ||||
Pure ID: | 32163713 | ||||
Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Health Past > Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation Current > Schools > School of Psychology & Counselling |
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Copyright Owner: | Copyright © 2010 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Deposited On: | 03 Mar 2011 02:05 | ||||
Last Modified: | 02 Mar 2024 00:20 |
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