Therapy & Skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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A practical, evidence-based approach to help you identify and change unhelpful thoughts, improve emotions, and build healthier behaviors.
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What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps you identify and change unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
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Structured, Collaborative & Action-Oriented
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It's not about thinking positively all the time, but about thinking more accurately.
— Aaron T. Beck
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Why is it Important?
- check_circle Helps reduce anxiety and depression
- check_circle Builds healthier thinking patterns
- check_circle Improves problem-solving skills
- check_circle Increases self-confidence
Empowers clients with life-long self-help skills.
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Key Concepts
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Thoughts
What you think
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Feelings
How you feel
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Behaviors
What you do
The Cognitive Triangle: Thoughts, Feelings & Actions
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CBT Model
Thoughts
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Feelings
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Behaviors
All three are connected and influence each other.
Intervening at any node creates positive ripple effects.
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Main Techniques
- Cognitive Restructuring – challenge negative thoughts
- Behavioral Activation – do more positive activities
- Exposure Therapy – gradually face fears
- Problem-Solving – find practical solutions
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Targeting beliefs and avoidance simultaneously
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Simple Example
Situation:
You make a mistake at work.
Thought:
“I'm not good enough.”
Feeling:
Anxiety, low mood.
Behavior:
Avoid tasks.
New Thought:
“Everyone makes mistakes. I can learn.”
Cognitive reframing in action
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Applications
- check_circle Anxiety disorders
- check_circle Depression
- check_circle Stress management
- check_circle Phobias
- check_circle Everyday life challenges
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Broad clinical efficacy across adult & adolescent populations.
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Benefits
- check_circle Evidence-based and effective
- check_circle Builds practical skills
- check_circle Empowers you to make changes
- check_circle Useful for many mental health conditions
High remission rates in short-term protocols.
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Limitations
- check_circle May not be suitable for everyone
- check_circle Requires active participation
- check_circle Can be challenging at first
- check_circle Works best with a trained professional
Requires client readiness for homework & tracking.
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Key Takeaways
- check_circle Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected.
- check_circle Unhelpful thoughts are not always facts.
- check_circle You can challenge and reframe negative thoughts.
- check_circle CBT builds practical skills for real life.
- check_circle Small changes in thinking can lead to big results.
Empirical validity across decades of research.
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1. In CBT, what influences how we feel?
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