The Effectiveness of Transdiagnostic CBT Protocol on Anxiety Disorders

"The UP is planned in group therapy format and includes interventions on common transdiagnostic features. The sessions in the protocol are planned as follows:~Session 1 - Assessment: introduction, talking on group rules and the process, setting goals~Session 2 - Psychoeducation: the CBT model is introduced.~Session 3 - Emotions: the role of emotions are discussed.~Session 4, 5 \& 6 - Thoughts: the role of thoughts is mentioned. The participants learn to challenge unfunctional thoughts and generate alternative explanations. Also, exercises on excessive worry are applied.~Session 7 - Behaviors: the role of behaviors and the things that can/cannot be controlled are discussed.~Session 8 - Evaluation \& Maintaining Accomplishments: includes a review of what has been learnt during the group therapy and an evaluation on maintaining the accomplishments.~Session 9 - Follow-up session: one month later."

Client-entered therapy provides a non-directive supportive environment for the participants, that includes reflective listening and nonjudgmental and empathic communication. In this group, no CBT intervention will be applied. Through the supportive and non-directive environment, only the effect of relationship will be investigated as a common factor in psychotherapy.