J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther (2009) 27:249–264 DOI 10.1007/s10942-007-0076-z ORIGINALARTICLE Using Socratic Questioning in Coaching Michael Neenan Published online: 8 July 2008 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2008 Abstract Socratic questioning, a cornerstone of CBT, is as equally useful in coaching to raise awareness, promote reection and improve problem-solving thinking. Padesky’s (Socratic questioning: Changing minds or guiding discovery? 1993) bifurcation of Socratic questioning, changing minds versus guiding discovery, is commented upon. The characteristics of good Socratic questions are enumerated, the pitfalls of experienced coaches’ over-reliance on intuition to guide their ques- tioning is discussed and how continuing deliberate practice ...
Socratic Techniques for Changing Unhelpful Thoughts Steps: 1) Identify untrue or unhelpful thoughts. 2) Do a triangle. 3) Try one of the Socratic techniques. 4) Do a new triangle. 5) Consolidate new thinking. Step 1 Identify Thoughts that are Untrue or Unhelpful: Listen for and collect unhelpful thoughts during assessment process, discussion of standardized measures, and during sessions. Elicit from caregivers (especially for younger kids). When children report upsetting experiences or situations in the present or from the past, identify the thoughts behind the feelings. Sample questions for identifying the thought: What were you thinking or saying to yourself about ...
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