Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT treatment involves efforts to change thinking and behavioral patterns.
Core Principals
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Psychological problems are based, in part, on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking.
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Psychological problems are based, in part, on learned patterns of unhelpful behaviors.
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People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
Experience
CBT treatment – What is it like?
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Learning to recognize distortions in thinking.
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Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others.
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Developing problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
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Developing and enhancing personal strengths to improve coping and change behavioral and thinking patterns
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American Psychological Association. (2023). Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/cognitive-behavioral-therapy