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Medical Care Review | Monday,
May 20,
2024
A key advantage of cognitive behavioral therapy is that it develops self-esteem, provides people with hope about their health, and improves their ability to think positively and realistically.
FREMONT, CA: A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach helps individuals recognize negative or unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
The purpose of CBT is to help persons identify and explore the ways in which their emotions and thoughts can influence their actions. Identifying these patterns will enable individuals to develop new coping strategies and change their behaviors.
The focus of CBT is more on the present than on the past. Some conditions can be treated equally or even more effectively with other forms of psychotherapy. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Cognitive-behavioral therapies: Many different techniques are used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Treatment usually involves the following:
Understanding how inaccurate thinking can exacerbate problems.
Developing new problem-solving skills.
Acquiring self-confidence and a better understanding of the value.
Facing fears and challenges by learning how to deal with them.
When faced with potentially challenging situations, it is advised to use role play and calming techniques.
It is the purpose of these techniques to replace unhelpful or self-defeating thoughts with more encouraging and realistic ones.
Cognitive behavioral therapy uses the following techniques:
Keeping a journal: During the week, individuals might be asked to write down negative beliefs and replace them with positive ones
