Brief Summary
Fiona Kennedy introduces CBT Plus, an integrative therapeutic approach combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The approach, detailed in the book "Get Your Life Back," guides clients and therapists through a structured process using the acronym "NAVIGATES." This process involves naming the problem, developing awareness, using values work, investigating the function of problem behaviors, setting goals, working at a deeper level with acceptance, tackling trauma, utilizing exposure, managing emotions, and developing new skills.
- CBT Plus integrates ACT, DBT, CFT, and CBT for a comprehensive therapeutic approach.
- The "NAVIGATES" acronym provides a structured framework for therapy.
- The book "Get Your Life Back" serves as a self-help resource and a tool for therapist-client partnerships.
Introduction to CBT Plus
Fiona Kennedy introduces CBT Plus, a new therapeutic approach that integrates the best aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Kennedy and her colleague Dave Pearson developed this approach after realizing they were often combining techniques from various therapies in their practice. They aimed to create a more structured and thoughtful integrative therapy.
The NAVIGATES Acronym
The acronym "NAVIGATES" serves as a guide for therapists and clients throughout the therapeutic process. "N" stands for naming the problem, which can be challenging due to potential shame or complexity. "A" represents developing awareness about the problem, including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and body sensations. "V" involves values work to clarify the kind of person the client wants to be. "I" signifies investigating the function of problem behaviors using behavior analysis. "G" stands for setting SMART goals, similar to CBT, with small, achievable steps. "A" involves acceptance work at a deeper level, including self-acceptance, acceptance of others, and finding new meanings in life history. "T" represents tackling trauma, which is approached after building a strong therapeutic relationship. "E" includes the use of exposure and managing emotions. "S" is for new skills, focusing on self-regulation, building relationships, and living according to one's values.
"Get Your Life Back" Book
Fiona Kennedy introduces the book "Get Your Life Back: The Most Effective Therapies for a Better You," which details the CBT Plus approach. This book can be used as a self-help resource, a tool for clients to prepare for therapy, or as a guide for therapist-client partnerships to work through the "NAVIGATES" framework. Kennedy also mentions that she and Dave Pearson are writing a therapist companion book on CBT Plus as part of the Routledge CBT Distinctive Features series.
