CBT is a commonsense approach based on two main components.

1. Our thoughts have a controlling influence over our emotions and our behaviors.
2. Our behavior can affect our thoughts and our emotions.

Using this model, describe a situation or presenting problem that you have found yourself or a client in. How do you think this could potentially guide your intervention? Why do you think it is important for social workers/clinicians to be familiar with CBT?

Think about the client you discussed above or use your own situation. While the CBT model can be applied to many problems, not everyone is an appropriate candidate for CBT treatment. Would your client (or yourself) be a good candidate for CBT? Provide reasoning for why or why not.