Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy which can be used to treat a wide range of mental health problems. Cognitive Therapy is an active, directive, time limited, structured approach used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders, for example depression, anxiety, phobias (Beck, 1967). It emerged as a rational amalgam of behavioural and cognitive theories of human behaviour and is based on the idea that our thoughts determine our behaviour and feelings (Kendall PC, 1979). On average a patient attends between 5 and 20 appointments with their therapist. (Blenkiron 2013) One of the earliest forms of cognitive psychotherapy is Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). Albert Ellis, a clinical psychologist, developed Rational …show more content…
Therapists applying cognitive therapy are continuously active and deliberately interacting with their patients. The way the therapy is structured allows the patients to really engage and participate in the therapy. This has been one of the new positive features of cognitive therapy- the ability to really get involved which then results in a more positive outlook for the patient (Greenwood, 2016). In contrast to more traditional therapies such as client centered therapy and psychoanalytic therapy there is little attention paid to childhood recollections. Cognitive therapists tend to focus on the “here-and-now”. The model focuses on human thought and as human cognitive abilities has been responsible for many of our accomplishments it may be responsible for our problems. One of the main positive points of this therapy is that it has been shown to help with several different problems- from phobias to bulimia to suffering from anxiety and …show more content…
For the individual to benefit from CBT they need to be fully engaged in the process and they need to commit themselves. A therapist can’t make someone’s problems go away if they aren’t fully committed (NHS 2010). The patient needs to be fully open and willing to play a part in their recovery- if not, then the likelihood of them getting better will be very slim and they will fall far short of achieving their potential for psychological health (Dryden, 2005). It is also known that if you are feeling low on particular days, it can be very hard to get motivated. Some research states that because CBT doesn’t address the possible underlying causes of mental health conditions and only addresses current issues, the patient may not be getting the right treatment. In some cases individuals may have underlying issues such as an unhappy childhood which could be part of the reason they are feeling low or depressed. Also every patient and individual acts differently to the same events- we need to understand what a patient brings to and takes from a negative activating
One of the primary reasons I prefer to utilize CBT is due to its compatibility with my personality. I am an organized, logical, and direct individual, all of which CBT encompasses well. CBT is a highly structured therapy. Even though there isn’t a particular order to procedures while utilizing CBT, there does tend to be a natural progression of certain steps. This aspect allows me to feel as though I am leading client’s to their goals in a logical manner. Not only that, CBT has a great deal of research backing that has proven it to be effective in treating several diagnoses such as depression and anxiety (Corey, 2013). Perhaps the best quality of CBT is the fact that it is known for having an openness to incorporating techniques from other approaches. According to Corey (2013), most forms of CBT can be integrated into other mainstream therapies (p.
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),
Beck, J. S. (2005). Cognitive therapy for challenging problems: What to do when the basics don't work. New York: Guilford Press
Cognitive Behavioral Theory, or CBT, is a tool to help patients to obtain an improved quality of life, ideally, in sixteen sessions of therapy. The idea initiated by Dr. Aaron Beck, revolves around helping patients reroute negative thoughts, or negative self-talk, that seems to be stifling their lives, into positive action. Dr. Beck believed that our schemata, or conceptual framework, plays a part in how people react to the world, for example, a schemata of mistrust causes people to question the motives of others. (Varcarolis, 2017) These schemata are often found in those suffering from depression or anxiety.
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...
The therapists help clients develop self-motivation and positive behaviors by embracing rational and logical thoughts. The client is expected to make a follow-up of the ideas and concepts provided by the therapists. Both clients and therapists should be in constant communication to encourage positive thinking and develop logical and rational ideas. Cognitive Behavior Cognitive behavioral therapy is an approach used by psychotherapists to deal with emotional and behavioral behaviors. One of the issues associated with this type of therapy is the approach can be used in the treatment of other diseases related to emotional and physical stress.
Beck, A. T. (1997). The past and future of cognitive therapy. The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research, 6(4), 276–284.
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).
There may be those individuals who work better under a more structured therapy, such as CBT, and the clear identification of cause and effect from cognition and emotion towards the ensuing behavior. Cognitive therapy model encourages clients to remain in the here and now. The behavioural therapy approach may not benefit those that are not willing to explore their past and likely this model will not be successful under these circumstances. Clear guidelines for therapy are set in CBT, while goals are set for Person-Centered therapy but they are long-term without set goals for the therapeutic
Beck, A. (1978). Cognitive therapy of depression (The Guildford Clinical Psychology and psychopathology series). New York, N.Y : Guildford Press.
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 is defined as a mental process; it refers to everything going on in your mind including your thought processes and the way you are thinking and feeling. Behaviour refers to everything that you may do; this includes any action that you may present or act out, this can also be an indirect action that is caused by other underlying behaviours. Therapy is a systematic approach to try and resolve a problem, illness, actions, irregular thought patterns or anything that may be a disturbance that distracts you from your everyday functioning. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a dynamic mode of holistic intervention that seeks to change thought processes that are linked with emotions through a goal-orientated process (Freeman and Ronen, 2007). Individuals have a three-step thought process; inferences, evaluations and core beliefs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks into the dysfunctional thinking a client may have, which influences their thoughts, mood and behaviour. This theory is kept very loose and non-structured; depending on the client different theories will have to be applied depending on their needs and emotions.
With CBT, “therapist works to develop warm relationship with the person and has the person carefully consider the evidence for his or her beliefs in order to see errors in his or her thinking” (Psychology a Concise Introduction. 435) by attending a limited number of sessions. It helps people know when they began to have negative thinking about themselves so they view challenges more clear and fix them in efficient ways. It focuses on changing negative thought and patterns to effect changes in behavior. This goal-oriented approach is an effective treatment for many psychological issues, including, eating issues, substance abuse, mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Though most health problems are treated using medications, some of them having a psychological component like obesity, pre-menstrual syndrome, chronic pain etc., are also addressed using this therapy. CBT can be delivered individually and in group settings that allow clients to collaborate with each other and their therapists for their own
Many people assume that since Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been around for a long time it was developed on its own as a new theory. Yet that is not correct as the foundation of CBT has been formulated from other psychoanalytical approaches and their concepts. The term “Behavioral” in its name comes from the theoretical concept of Behaviorism which was developed by John B. Watson and I.P. Pavlov's research. It is also founded upon the theory called Cognitive Therapy was first developed by Aaron T. Beck who worked as a psychiatrist. REBT is another form of psychotherapy that CBT derived certain techniques from. Albert Ellis, a psychotherapist, developed the theory called Rational-Emotional Therapy (RET) now known as REBT. Ellis discovered the first patterns of distorted thinking in his patients which Beck elaborated on in his research with depressed patients. Ellis and Harper (1961) state that cognition plays a vital role in the issues found in marriage (as cited in Dattilio, 2014, p.1). Dattilio discusses how Ellis and his colleagues discovered the automatic thoughts couples had about their relationships. According to Dattilio (2014), he states that Ellis and his colleagues “proposed that relationship
CBT also promotes a more independent effort on the part of the client. It involves less dependence on the therapy than psychodynamic therapy. This is preferential for some people