APPLYING COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY TO THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION AT DANANG FAMILY RESEARCH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION COMPANY

Abstract

In the world, much reseach has been done in cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with depression, which is still something novel in Vietnam. This paper introduces a case in which the cognitive behavioural therapy has been used for a patient with depression. it also presents the concepts of depression and cognitive behavioral therapy, describes the case, identifies the causes of the problems from many different approaches, points out the process of a therapy session, the objectives and contents of each therapy session as well as the final outcome of the therapy. This article not only provides a step-by-step description of the cognitive behavioural therapy but also helps us realize the weekly progress of the patient. The final result of the therapy is a quantitative one, with a big difference between the input point and the output point, bringing joy to both the patient and the therapist.