Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is a structured, goal-oriented treatment designed to help people identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress and problems in their lives.
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Focusing on recognizing and understanding the thoughts and beliefs you have, especially those that might be negative or unhelpful.
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Exploring how your thoughts are connected to your feelings and behaviors. What you think can affect how you feel and what you do.
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CBT helps identify patterns of thinking that might contribute to problems or make situations more challenging.
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Once these patterns are identified, CBT guides you in reshaping negative or unproductive thoughts into more positive and constructive ones.
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CBT involves setting specific, achievable goals to work towards you make progress and feel more in control.
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Teaching and practicing skills and strategies to cope with challenges and manage stress and anxiety.
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Finding effective ways to deal with difficulties and overcome obstacles.
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Aims to empower the individual, providing them with tools and strategies to actively participate in their own therapeutic journey.