Therapy which focuses on distortions of thinking by replacing the distortions with more salient or realistic thoughts.
A form of psychological therapy that focuses on directly modifying both cognitive processes and behavior. CBT draws heavily on cognitive theory and research, as well as more traditional techniques of behavior modification.
A form of therapy that is designed to change the mental images, thoughts and thinking patterns to help consumers overcome emotional and behavioural problems.
Method of therapy that is generally short-term and focused on addressing specific negative thoughts and behavior which maintain an individual's problems.
A type of psychological therapy where the patient learns to recognize negative or disruptive thought patterns ("cognitive distortions") in themselves, and to modify behaviors resulting from those thoughts. A useful adjunctive therapy for the treatment of a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders.
a technique in psychotherapy that utilizes self-discovery, imaging, self-instruction and related forms of elicited cognitions as the principal mode of treatment
An approach to psychotherapy that helps patients take control of their illness, and their lives, through insight, self knowledge and planning.
An approach to treatment that extends behavioral therapy to the modification of cognitive processes such as self-image and fantasy.
A treatment approach that focuses both on observable behavior and on the thinking or beliefs that accompany the behavior. The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to replace maladaptive behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs with more adaptive ones.
A form of treatment that focuses on helping the client learn and use new thinking skills to modify negative behaviors.
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy based on modifying everyday thoughts and behaviors, with the aim of positively influencing emotions. The general approach developed out of behavior modification and Cognitive Therapy, and has become widely used to treat mental disorders. The particular therapeutic techniques vary according to the particular kind of client or issue, but commonly include keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings, thoughts and behaviors; questioning and testing assumptions or habits of thoughts that might be unhelpful and unrealistic; gradually facing activities which may have been avoided; and trying out new ways of behaving and reacting.