Cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (kɒɡˈnɪtɪv bɪˈheɪvjərəl θɛrəpi), often abbreviated as CBT, is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Etymology

The term "Cognitive-behavioral therapy" is derived from two psychological approaches: Cognitive therapy and Behavioral therapy. "Cognitive" refers to our thought process and "behavioral" refers to our actions.

Overview

CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behavior. It is different from traditional Freudian psychoanalysis, which probes childhood wounds to get at the root causes of conflict. CBT focuses on the patient’s present situation and symptoms rather than past history. It is problem-focused and action-oriented.

Techniques

CBT uses a variety of cognitive and behavioral techniques, but it isn’t defined by its use of these strategies. We do lots of problem solving and we borrow from many psychotherapeutic modalities, including dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, gestalt therapy, compassion focused therapy, mindfulness, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.

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