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Cognitive Behavior Therapy is one of the few forms of psychotherapy that has been scientifically tested and shown to be effective for the treatment of emotional and behavioral problems.
CBT focuses on present problems: it may also address how the past continues to impact current thoughts and behaviors.
A problem-solving and educational approach to emotional disorders, Cognitive Behavior Therapy often requires fewer sessions than traditional therapies, and patients learn specific coping skills they can use for the rest of their lives.
Numerous scientific studies have shown Cognitive Behavior Therapy is effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment problems, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, insomnia and many other mental health and medical adjustment problems.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy is relatively short-term and focused. Unless there are practical constraints, most emotional problems can be addressed in 8 to 12 sessions.
The therapists and client collaborate together to determine a plan for therapy and a timeline for completing that plan.
You and your therapist will determine which specific emotions, behaviors and perceptions need to change, and in what way.
An important part of Cognitive Behavior Therapy is tracking and monitoring progress. Often, objective tests are used to judge improvement.
The word "Cognitive" refers to thinking. What we think about or the meaning we make of situations determine our emotional response.
When we misperceive events, or have inaccurate or inflexible beliefs and about ourselves, others and our future, our emotional life becomes unnecessarily disturbed. In response, we often adopt behaviors which actually add to our problems.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy focuses on changing ineffective beliefs and counterproductive actions that contribute to emotional distress.
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