Cognitive Rehersal

Cognitive Rehearsal

When cognitive rehearsal is used by therapist, a patient will be asked to think about a situation from the past that lead to problems. Both the patient and the therapist will start to work on finding possible solutions for the problem. This will also allow the patient to find a solution for these types of problems to that if they do end up happening again, they will know how to deal with the issue.

Once the patient and therapist have found out what a good solution will be, the therapist will start to work with the patient and have them rehearse good thoughts cognitively to help the patient be able to change the thought process that they have been facing. A person’s imagination is a powerful tool and it really can lead to huge changes in the patient. Law enforcement officers are a great example of using the cognitive rehearsal technique.

Law enforcement officers have a tendency to imagine what the best approach to a situation might be while they are on the job. Officers will think about the safest routes they can take, what will be the fastest routs will be to and from new locations. Officers will also think about what if situations to help them have a positive reaction or response to these situations so that if something comes up like the what if situation they will be prepared and react in the best possible way that they could to make sure that they are safe and they will be able to defuse the situation.

The cognitive rehearsal technique is proven as an effective approach to helping to eliminate fear in similar situations in the future and helping to make sure that performance is better. This technique can also work against people if they think that if they are faced with a similar situation they could be seriously hurt or possible death. If the thoughts of the patient start to turn to these thoughts, it is important to continue to have the patient practice positive thoughts over and over so that the positive outcome is...