Donald Meichenbaum’s
cognitive behaviour modification
( CBM )
Introduction
assumption : distressing emotion are
the result of maladaptive thought
Focus on changing client’s self-
verbalizations
Acquire practical coping skills by role
play problematic situation
Cognitive restructuring plays a
central role
3 phase process of behaviour change
Phase 1 : self-observation
- to increase awareness
Phase 2 : use new internal dialogue
-to initiate new behaviour chain
Phase 3 : learn new skills
- teach client effective copings in
real life situation
Coping skills programmes :
Stress inoculation training (SIT)
Deal with stress by learning how to
modify our cognitive “set” i.e.
-our belief
-self-statement about our
performance
Teachclient beh. & cognitive coping
techniques to stressful situation