COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk psychotherapy that’s used to treat a wide range of issues.  CBT takes a practical, task-based approach to solving problems, as the name suggests, CBT focuses on teaching a person to change their thoughts (cognition) and behaviors by becoming aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

CBT has been successful in the treatment of many mental health issues and is helpful for anyone looking for a hands-on approach to treatment:

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Chronic Pain​​​​

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Stressful life situations

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Emotional trauma

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Separation

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Loss

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Identify problems more clearly

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Establish attainable goals

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Better understand other peoples actions and motivations

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Help identify ways to manage emotions.

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Anger Management

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Depression

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Anxiety disorders

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Phobias

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD, OCPD)

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Gambling​​​​

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Hypochondria

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Sleep disorders

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Eating disorders/Insomnia

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Bipolar disorders

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Schizophrenia

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Sexual disorders

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Learning about your mental health condition

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Identifying troubling situations or conditions in your life.

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Becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions and beliefs about these problems.

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Identifying negative or inaccurate thinking.

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Reshape negative or inaccurate thinking.

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Learning and practicing techniques such as relaxation, coping, resilience, stress management and assertiveness

Although it is based on simple principles, it can have tremendous positive outcomes for individuals in learning practical self-help strategies. It is based on the theory that thinking negatively is a habit that can be broken.