The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Elderly People Suffering from Grief

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The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Elderly People Suffering From Grief Nekishawa Ellis Shorter University Abstract This document will provide an overview of how elderly individuals deal with grief and the help that cognitive behavioral therapy provides. Cognitive behavioral theory reveals cognitive and behavioral approaches to understanding and helping people. This paper will disclose the strengths and weaknesses of the theory as well as a brief history. The cognitive behavioral approach is used to treat a variety of mental issues that cause harmful thinking habits. Upon completion of this paper one will gain an understanding of how cognitive behavioral therapy helps the elderly develop an understanding of how thoughts and feelings can influence their behaviors. One will also gain an understanding of how the therapy helps one to change their negative thoughts and behaviors. The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Elderly People Suffering From Grief Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a model of psychotherapy and a domineering influence in the field of psychology. It’s geared on examining associations involving behaviors, thoughts and feelings. The therapy focuses on altering an individual's mental pattern in order to adjust his or her actions and emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy posits that an emotionally healthy person’s thoughts trigger resulting beliefs and actions. In other words, if one were to encounter undesirable emotions and behaviors, it is important to recognize the thoughts that are initiating the feelings and behaviors. It is also important to understand how to substitute these thoughts with constructive thinking that guides one to more pleasant responses. (Shean, 2003) Aaron Beck is the developer of cognitive behavior theory. “Beck's then-radical approach to psychotherapy helped to develop what is
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