Coping with auditory hallucinations worksheet
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What is the theory behind this Coping With Auditory Hallucinations worksheet?
Auditory Hallucinations are instances where one hears sounds or voices that are not real. The theory behind coping with auditory hallucinations is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a proven way of dealing with auditory hallucinations.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems and severe mental illnesses. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet is a sensory grounding worksheet that uses CBT as a basis to deal with auditory hallucinations. This targets the patient to differentiate between hallucinations and real sensations by focusing on their five senses and enforcing mindfulness.
This worksheet will help by using the sensory grounding technique. The patient can easily use this to create mindfulness about their environment so that they are able to differentiate between reality and hallucination. This activates the senses and makes the patient more aware.
How to use this worksheet?
The aim of this worksheet is to provide structured techniques derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help manage auditory hallucinations. To use this worksheet, the client is required to use their sensory groundings in real-time and to relate them to the sensations that differed at the time of hallucinations. This will help them to get an insight into the hallucinations. Consistent practice and implementation of these strategies can assist in reducing distress and enhancing coping mechanisms.
