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Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which has been developed for situations in which there are time constraints on the therapy sessions. BCBT takes place over a couple of sessions that can last up to 12 accumulated hours by design. This technique was first implemented and developed on soldiers overseas in active duty by David M. Rudd but could also be used in situations where people are moving soon, play professional sports, travel on business, or are traveling performers to give a few examples. BCBT’s most important function is to prevent suicide which most of its steps focus on. Like other forms of CBT, BCBT also breaks down into different sections which focus on different skill sets such as self-management, emotion regulation, problem solving, mindfulness, and cognitive appraisal. BCBT takes a direct approach to suicide prevention by using steps which are designed to make the clients realize their self-worth and positive things they have going for them.

Breakdown of treatment – According to Rudd et al. (2012) 1.	Orientation a.	Commitment to treatment b.	Crisis response and safety planning c.	Means restriction d.	Survival kit e.	Reasons for living card f.	Model of suicidality g.	Treatment journal h.	Lessons learned 2.	Skill focus a.	Skill development worksheets b.	Coping cards c.	Demonstration d.	Practice e.	Skill refinement 3.	C: Relapse Prevention a.	Skill generalization b.	Skill refinement