Introduction: In the world of alcohol and drug and alcohol treatment there are many evidence based approaches that are used in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. All of these approaches have great value and effectiveness to their approach. These approaches not only treat addiction but will support many other diagnoses. The reasoning behind these approaches is to treat the person as a whole not only for a single diagnosis, but to support the person holistically. “Studies of CBT have shown it to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and schizophrenia. Individuals who undergo CBT show changes in brain activity, suggesting that this …show more content…
The core premise of this treatment approach, as pioneered by Beck (1970) and Ellis (1962), holds that maladaptive cognitions contribute to the maintenance of emotional distress and behavioral problems. According to Beck’s model, these maladaptive cognitions include general beliefs, or schemas, about the world, the self, and the future, giving rise to specific and automatic thoughts in particular situations. The basic model posits that therapeutic strategies to change these maladaptive cognitions lead to changes in emotional distress and problematic behaviors.” “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a general classification of psycho therapy, based on social learning theory, which emphasizes how our thinking interacts with how we feel and what we do. A counselor uses CBT to assist a client to recognize their style of thinking and to modify it through the use of evidence and logic.” ("Cognitive behavioral therapy," …show more content…
They focus on cognitive restructuring, modifying behavior, and/or developing alternative coping skills. They do share common principles such as brief and limited sessions, staying in the present tense of what is happening here and now, thought focused which helps a client recognize and understand personal thoughts that can lead to irrational fears and worries as well as exploring cognitive distortions, development and practice of new skills including teaching to understand situations and their responses and a sound therapeutic relationship which builds skills in that the client that helps the client learn to think differently. The counselor’s role is to listen, teach, and encourage, while the client’s role is to express concerns, learn, and implement that learning. Advantages of using CBT include structure, an emphasis on getting better by learning how to recognize and correct problematic assumptions and clearly defined goals and methods that can be evaluated using scientific
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes the modification of thoughts that will invoke change in behavior (Nichols, 2014). There are two derivation causes for a distorted cognition: a structured schema, or map in the brain, that is too complex to handle the situation, and cognitive distortions of reality (Pajares, 2002). Schemas are materialized from life experiences, and the environment from birth, and direct how the brain translates these events (Bandura, 1989). The individual’s interpretation or
While CBT has many advantages, it alone does not encompass all of the concepts I believe are necessary to tackle a client’s needs. Therefore, I draw upon concepts from various theories to assist clients in achieving their goals. Pulling from Reality therapy, a key concept I utilize is focusing on what the client is doing and how to get them to evaluate whether they’re present actions are working for them. CBT does use some form of this in the sense that one must examine and establish their cognitive misconceptions; however, I prefer to extract this concept from Reality therapy because CBT tends to do so by focusing on the past. I am a firm believer that while the past can shape who you are, it does little good to remain focused on it. Focusing on overt behavior, precision in specifying the goals of treatment, development of specific treatment plans, and objective evaluation of therapy outcomes all come from Behavior therapy (Corey, 2013, p. 474). Behavior therapy is highly structured much like that of CBT. By utilizing this aspect of Behavior therapy, I am better able to closely observe where a client is currently and where they are headed. Lastly, I pull from Person-Centered therapy as the final key concept of my counseling approach. PCT focuses on the fact that client’s have the potential to become aware of their problems and resolve them (Corey, 2013). This Person-Centered therapy concept has overlap with CBT as
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a hands-on form of psychotherapy that is empirically based, which focuses on the interrelationship between emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Through CBT, patients are able to identify their distorted thinking and modify their beliefs in order to change their behaviors. Once a patient changes their distorted thinking, they are able to think in a more positive and realistic manner. Overall, CBT focuses on consistent problem solving strategies and changing negative thought distortions and negative behavior. There are different types of CBT, which share common elements. Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a kind of CBT, which falls under the umbrella of CBT.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented therapy treatment that takes a hands-on, approach to problem-solving. The core foundation of this treatment approach, as pioneered by Beck (1970) and Ellis (1962),
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a counselling model based greatly on talking therapy. It focuses on peoples underlying thoughts and past experiences, and how they influence current habits and behaviours. CBT tries to correct these and learn alternative ways of processing information to alter the undesired behaviour and/or habits. This is done through a combination of cognitive therapy (looking at the ways and things you think) and behavioural therapy (looking at the things you do).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides a collaborative relationship between the client and the therapist with the ultimate goal of identifying irrational beliefs and disputing those beliefs in an effort to change or adapt behavior (Corey, 2013). The developers of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy saw humans as capable of both rational and irrational thoughts and able to change the processes that contribute to irrational thinking (Corey, 2013). CBT is a more direct approach than some other therapy theories practiced today in that it challenges the client to identify aspects about their self through cognitions. This therapy, as discussed in Corey (2013) also provides an educational component such that therapist teach clients tools to effectively change the way they think to a healthier way. There are a multitude of techniques associated with CBT such as shame attacking exercises, changing ones language...
In it's simplest form, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (or CBT as it will be referred to from here on out), refers to the approach of changing dysfunctional behaviors and thoughts to realistic and healthy ones. CBT encompasses several types of therapy focusing on the impact of an individual's thinking as it relates to expressed behaviors. Such models include rational emotive therapy (RET), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), behavior therapy (BT), Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT), Schema Focused Therapy, Cognitive therapy (CT). Most recently a few other variations have been linked to CBT such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) (Harrington and Pickles, 2009). The main aspect that all of these branches of therapy share, is that our thoughts relate to our external behaviors. External events and individuals do not cause the negative thoughts or feelings, but, instead the perception of events and situations is the root cause (National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, 2010).
According to Beck’s Cognitive Theory, negative thoughts generated by distorted beliefs are the key cause of depression symptoms (Dombeck, Nemade, & Reiss, 2014). The intensity of negative thoughts produced affects the level of depression a patient sets into. The theory comprises of four major aspects – Schemata, Cognitive Errors, the Cognitive Triad and Automatic Thoughts (Beck, 1967). Schemata are beliefs that influence the way situational information is processed. Depressogenic Schemata are beliefs that are negative in nature. It is undesirable as it produces undeveloped, absolute, and inflexible attitudes about the individual and its relationship with the world (Knopf & Pössel, 2011). Stressful situations, such as changes in school and relationships during early adolescence, would activate negative schemata (Graber, Hilsman & Robinson, 1995) (Beck, 1967, 1983). When activated, Cognitive Errors arise and negatively modify self-perception and thoughts of their surroundings (Knopf & Pössel, 2011). They tend to be severe, dysfunctional and do not portray the situation correctly (Black & Pössel, 2013). The methodical errors in thought processing cause thoughts to be over exaggerated (Abela & Sullivan, 2003). They magnify the significance and meaning placed on one negative experience, and diminish those that are positive (Dombeck , Nemade, & Reiss, 2014). This means that patients tend to jump to conclusions quickly (Renaud, Dobson, & Drapeau, 2014). As a result, patients form pessimistic perceptions of themselves, the environment around him and the future, hence known as the Cognitive Triad (Black & Pössel, 2013). The Cognitive triad influences and is expressed by Automatic Thoughts, which are uncontrollable, not permanent, recurrin...
Traditional CBT encompasses various psychotherapeutic approaches that are based in the fundamental theory that a persons thinking is the fundamental factor influencing emotional and behavioral responses to life situations. CBT originated during the 1950’s and 1960’s and was popularized with the works of Albert Ellis’s Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Aaron Beck’s Cognitive Therapy (Robertson, 2010). Both models stressed that cognitions, in the form of judgments, meaning, attributions, and assumptions tied to life events, are the primary factors that determine how individuals respond to environmental cues (Robertson, 2010). Today, CBT incorporates both cognitive and behavioral techniques. There are different derivations of CBT, but the different variations all share three assumptions for the mechanisms of change. The first assumption is that cognitive activity affects behavior. The second assumption is that cognitive activity may be monitored or altered. The third assumption is that the desired behavior change may be affected through cognitive change (Robertson, 2010). All CBT variations share the theoretical perspective that internal, covert processes including thinking, or cognition occur, and that cognitive events may mediate behavior change. In therapy, the clinician and client take an active approach in addressing thinking, assessing the validity and functionality of thoughts, and formulating a more rational, logical, realistic approach to interpreting one’s reality (Robertson, 2010). Unlike traditional CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tends to de-emphasize direct cognitive and emotional change strategies, and instead employs an ongoing cultivation of psychological defusion and acceptance (Herbert & Fo...
These types encompass Cognitive Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Multimodal Therapy. For instance, an individual anguish from a quiet confidence that activates negative thoughts about his or her capacity or display. As a result of these patterns of negative thinking, the person might start averting social issues or passing up opportunities for advancement (Wedding & Corsini, 2014). Cognitive behavior therapy frequently adapted for clients who are comfortable with contemplation. For CBT to be efficient, the Client must be eager to evaluate his or her logic and feelings. Such rumination may be difficult, but it is an excellent way to acquire how internal states impact outward behavior. Cognitive behavior therapy is also appropriate for people looking for an interim alternative treatment that does not inevitably contain pharmacological medication. One of the assets of CBT that aid clients was developing coping strategies that may be beneficial both now and in the
Cognitive behavioral therapy commonly known as CBT is a systematic process by which we learn to change our negative thoughts into more positive ones. CBT is a combination of two types of therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Behavioral Therapy. Cognition is our thoughts, so cognitive behavioral therapy combines working with our thought process and changing our behavior at the same time. Cognitive behavioral therapists believe that our behavior and our feelings are influenced by the way we think; also our mood is affected by our behavior and thought process. So CBT tries to tackle our thoughts, feelings and behavior. Scientific research has shown that cognitive behavioral therapy is affective for a wide range of mental health problems. The purpose is to bring positive change by alleviating emotional distress such as depression. CBT starts by breaking down your problems into smaller components, often trying to identify particular problematic thoughts or behavior. Once these problems are broken down it is then suggested a straightforward plan in which the patient and therapist can intervene to promote recovery.
In the 1960’s, Dr. Aaron Beck developed a new approach to treating depression called Cognitive therapy, which is now called Cognitive-behavioral therapy. “Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an empirically validated form of psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in over 350 outcome studies and myriad psychiatric disorders” (Bieling, 2006).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy appears to be a new treatment, although its roots can be traced to Albert Ellis’s Reason and Emotion in Psychotherapy, published in 1962. Cognitive therapy assumes that thoughts precede actions and false self-beliefs cause negative emotions. It is now known that most depression treatments have cognitive components to them, whether they are recognized or not. In the 1970’s many psychologists began using cognitive components to describe depression. From there, they developed cognitive forms to treat depression with impressive results (Franklin, 2003).
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of treatment that focuses on examining the relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviors (NAMI, 2012). It is designed to modify the individual’s normative dysfunctional thoughts. The basic cognitive technique consists of delineating the individual's specific misconceptions, distortions, and maladaptive assumptions, and of testing their validity and reasonableness (Beck, 1970). By exploring thought patterns that lead to maladaptive behaviors and actions and the beliefs that direct these thoughts, people with mental illness can alter their thought process to improve coping. CBT is different from oth...