"We cannot solve a problem by using the same kind of thinking that created them"
-Albert Einstein
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a scientifically validated psychological treatment that shown to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety , alcohol, Post-traumatic stressn marital problems, eating disorders and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications.
Cognitive-Behavior therapy holds true that...
-Psychological problems are based, in part, on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking.
-Psychological problems are based, in part, on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior.
-People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
CBT therapists emphasize what is going on in the person's current life, rather than what has led up to their difficulties. A certain amount of information about one's history is needed, but the focus is primarily on moving forward in time to develop more effective ways of coping with life.
CBT places an emphasis on helping individuals learn to be their own therapists. Through exercises in the session as well as “homework” exercises outside of sessions, patients/clients are helped to develop coping skills, whereby they can learn to change their own thinking, problematic emotions and behavior.
Cognitive-Behavior therapy holds true that...
-Psychological problems are based, in part, on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking.
-Psychological problems are based, in part, on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior.
-People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
CBT therapists emphasize what is going on in the person's current life, rather than what has led up to their difficulties. A certain amount of information about one's history is needed, but the focus is primarily on moving forward in time to develop more effective ways of coping with life.
CBT places an emphasis on helping individuals learn to be their own therapists. Through exercises in the session as well as “homework” exercises outside of sessions, patients/clients are helped to develop coping skills, whereby they can learn to change their own thinking, problematic emotions and behavior.