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Cognitive analytic therapy

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Cognitive Analytic Therapy was developed by Anthony Ryle. This therapy was developed in the context of the National Health Service' in the United Kingdom with the aim of providing psychological treatment which could realistically provided in the NHS.

CAT further evolved as an integrated therapy based on ides from psychoanalytic therapy, cognitive therapy and Vygotskian ideas. ( Vygotsky ).

The model emphasises on collaborative work with the client, and focuses on the understanding of the patterns of maladaptive behaviours. The aim of the therapy is to understand origins and recognition of these patterns. Subsequently to learn alternative ways in order to cope better. CAT includes terms such as Snags,Dilemmas, Traps,and Sequential Diagrammatic Reformulation. Recently the concept of core pain has been replaced by Reciprocal Roles and Reciprocal Role Procedure (Target Problem Procedure).

The information above is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for the diagnosis and/or treatment by a licensed, qualified, health-care professional. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It incorporates material originating from the Wikipedia article "Cognitive analytic therapy".

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