CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on several core principles:

1. Psychological problems are based, partly, on inaccurate or unhelpful ways of thinking.
2. Psychological problems are based, partly, on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior.
3. People suffering from psychological problems can develop more effective ways of coping, in turn relieving their symptoms and having healthier lives.


CBT treatment usually involves efforts to alter thinking patterns. These strategies include:
• Learning to recognize, reevaluate, and replace one’s distorted thinking.
• Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others.
• Using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
• Developing a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities.


CBT treatment also involves efforts to change behavioral patterns. These strategies might include:
• Confronting one’s fears rather than avoiding them.
• Engaging in role play and behavioral rehearsal to prepare for and/or repair interpersonal conflicts.
• Developing/enhancing skills to calm one’s mind and relax one’s body.