{"id":65,"date":"2019-10-09T10:34:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T10:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/mct-metacognitive-therapy\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T11:53:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T11:53:24","slug":"mct-metacognitive-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/mct-metacognitive-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"MCT Metacognitive Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"65\" class=\"elementor elementor-65\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69db35e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69db35e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc63d70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dc63d70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CBTASA-Headers-Third-Generation.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-134\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CBTASA-Headers-Third-Generation.png 1920w, https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CBTASA-Headers-Third-Generation-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CBTASA-Headers-Third-Generation-1024x266.png 1024w, https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CBTASA-Headers-Third-Generation-768x199.png 768w, https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CBTASA-Headers-Third-Generation-1536x398.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca858c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ca858c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71091f17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71091f17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #373535;\">MCT Metacognitive Therapy<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Applications:<\/strong> initially for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but is also indicated for PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, depression and health anxiety.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>Developed by Adrian Wells and Gerald Matthew in the 1990s<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-33\" src=\"https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Line.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"806\" height=\"2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Line.png 806w, https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Line-300x1.png 300w, https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Line-150x2.png 150w, https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Line-768x2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Metacognition is the aspect of cognition that controls mental processes and thinking* &#8211; or the ability to <strong>be aware and to control thoughts<\/strong> and <strong>mental processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>It originated from developmental psychology and neuropsychology.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0Metacognitive\u2019s focus is more on how, rather than what, people think. Someone may, for example, be worried about worrying, thus focusing on the thought process.<\/p>\r\n<p>The aim is to start knowing what thoughts are in one\u2019s mind.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Information is stored in memory, although not always remembered, and remains in the background. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Thinking is difficult to control for anxious and depressed individuals. Both retrieved and buried memories may cause lack of control of their thoughts and interfere with their daily lives.<\/p>\r\n<p>Their attention may become focused on the self or perceived threats, which is referred to as <strong>Cognitive-Attention Syndrome (CAS<\/strong>). This results in worry and rumination which maintain unwanted emotions.<\/p>\r\n<p>The CAS is caused by metacognitions, and new ways to control attention is needed. Metacognitive beliefs which contribute to unhelpful thinking styles are changed. This is done in combination with CBT interventions.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The process<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The CAS involves three processes which are extended ways of thinking in reaction to negative thoughts.<\/p>\r\n<p>These are:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Worry<\/li>\r\n<li>Threat monitoring<\/li>\r\n<li>Coping behaviours which have not worked.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The individual may have a belief that these processes will aid them.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Metacognitive Model consists of the S-REF (self-regulatory executive function model), which is the CAS, metacognitive beliefs, mental modes and executive functioning all together.<\/p>\r\n<p>Metacognitive therapy comprises 8-12 sessions. Metacognitive beliefs are determined, then the model is discussed with the individual. Techniques are applied to change how the individual relates to thoughts.<\/p>\r\n<p>Resource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\">https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu<br \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0MCT-institute.co.uk *<br \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Wikipedia<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"index.php\/cbt\/third-generation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-34\" src=\"https:\/\/gotweb4.co.za\/cbtasa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/CBTATA-Buttons-Back-To-List.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"34\" \/><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b31aa4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6b31aa4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff67a10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ff67a10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-457a55a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"457a55a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beth Cooper Howell Proof reader\/copy editor<br \/>SAFREA SAF 00748<\/p><p><strong>Contributions by<\/strong><br \/>Prof David Edwards<br \/>Dr Linda Blokland<br \/>Matthew Watkin<br \/>Edgar Tyrone<br \/>Bertus Swanepoel<br \/>Dr Shane Pienaar-Du Bruyn<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MCT Metacognitive Therapy Applications: initially for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but is also indicated for PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, depression and health anxiety. 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