Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Cbt)

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (Rational Emotive Therapy, Rational Behavior Therapy, Rational Living Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Schema Focused Therapy) by Karen Kassel, MS, RD, MEd En Español (Spanish Version) Definition Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy. This means that you discuss your thoughts, feelings, and actions with a mental health professional. CBT focuses on how the way you think affects how you feel and how you act. For example, a situation may be perceived in a positive way by one person, enhancing his/her well-being, but may be perceived in a negative way by another person, contributing to feelings of sadness or anxiety. Your therapist helps you identify negative thoughts and evaluate how realistic these thoughts are. Then, he or she teaches you to “unlearn” negative thought patterns and “learn” new, helpful ones. CBT is a problem-solving approach. You cannot control other people or situations, but you can control the way you perceive and react. CBT teaches you the skills to change your thinking and manage your reactions to stressful people and situations. Reasons for Procedure Cognitive-behavioral therapy is used to treat many health concerns. These include: Depression and mood swings Anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, extreme shyness, and extreme worry Difficulty managing stress Panic disorders Phobias Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Childhood depressive and anxiety disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity Insomnia and other sleep problems Substance abuse, codependency, or enabling Schizophrenia Chronic pain Difficulty with relationships Low self-esteem Poor coping skills Uncontrolled anger or passive aggression Risk Factors for Complications During the Procedure Page 1 of 4 Copyright © 2007 EBSCO
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