Cognitive Behavioral Theraphy

Psychotheraphy, Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common type of mental health counseling (psychotherapy). With cognitive behavioral therapy, you work with a mental health counselor (psychotherapist or therapist) in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking, so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. It is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle.

CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) aims to help you crack this cycle by breaking down overwhelming problems into smaller parts and showing you how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel.

Unlike some other talking treatments, CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) deals with your current problems, rather than focusing on issues from your past. It looks for practical ways to improve your state of mind on a daily basis.

Mental health conditions that may improve with cognitive behavioral therapy include:

• Sleep disorders
• Sexual disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Eating disorders
• Substance use disorders
• Personality disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

In some cases, cognitive behavioral therapy is most effective when it's combined with other treatments, such as antidepressants or other medications.

Pros and cons of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

There are a number of advantages and disadvantages of CBT.

Research has shown that CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) can be as effective as medication in treating some mental health problems. Compared to other talking therapies, CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) can also be completed over a relatively short period of time.

However, to benefit from CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy), you need to commit yourself to the process. A therapist can help and advise you, but they cannot make your problems go away without your full co-operation.

Also, due to the structured nature of CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) it may not be suitable for people with more complex mental health needs or learning difficulties.

 

References;

http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/basics/why-its-done/prc-20013594

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cognitive-behavioural-therapy/pages/introduction.aspx

 

 

Behavioral Therapist

Psychotherapy, Behavioral therapy is a treatment that helps change potentially self-destructing behaviors. It is also called behavioral modification or cognitive behavioral therapy. Medical professionals use this type of therapy to replace bad habits with good ones. The therapy also helps you cope with difficult situations. It is most often used to treat anxiety disorders. However, you don’t have to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder to benefit.[1]

As its name suggests, behavioural therapy is focused on human behaviour and looks to eradicate unwanted or maladaptive behaviour. Typically this type of therapy is used for those with behavioural problems or mental health conditions that involve unwanted behaviour. Examples of this include addictions, anxiety, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Practitioners of behavioural therapy believe that behaviour is learned and can therefore be un-learned via therapy. As well as the behaviour itself, behavioural therapists will look at thoughts and feelings that lead to the behaviour or occur as a result of the behaviour to understand it on a deeper level. There are certain issues that respond particularly well to this type of therapy as well as the associated integrated forms, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

What is behavioural therapy?

Behavioural therapy is an action-based therapy that looks to foster positive behaviour change. Other therapies such as psychoanalytic therapy tend to be more focused on insight and delving into the past. In behavioural therapy, the past is still important as it often reveals where and when the unwanted behaviour was learned, however it looks more so at present behaviour and ways in which it can be rectified.

The premise behind behavioural therapy is that behaviour can be both learned and un-learned. The goal is to help the individual learn new, positive behaviours which will minimise or eliminate the issue. There are various ways this can be done depending on the problem itself. The main disciplines of behavioural therapy are:

Applied behaviour analysis – Where behaviour change is instigated using operant and/or classical conditioning and positive reinforcement.

Cognitive behaviour therapy – An integrative therapy that combines elements of behavioural therapy with cognitive therapy.

Social learning theory – A theory that revolves around the nature of imitation and learning.[2]

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Psychotheraphy

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy definition, A psychologist can help you work through such problems. Through psychotherapy, psychologists help people of all ages live happier, healthier and more productive lives.

In psychotherapy, psychologists apply scientifically validated procedures to help people develop healthier, more effective habits. There are several approaches to psychotherapy —  including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and other kinds of talk therapy — that help individuals work through their problems.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a psychologist. Grounded in dialogue, it provides a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who’s objective, neutral and nonjudgmental. You and your psychologist will work together to identify and change the thought and behavior patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best.

By the time you’re done, you will not only have solved the problem that brought you in, but you will have learned new skills so you can better cope with whatever challenges arise in the future.[1]

Psychotherapy - also called talk therapy, therapy, or counseling -- is a process focused on helping you heal and learn more constructive ways to deal with the problems or issues within your life. It can also be a supportive process when going through a difficult period or under increased stress, such as starting a new career or going through a divorce.

Generally psychotherapy is recommended whenever a person is grappling with a life, relationship or work issue or a specific mental health concern, and these issues are causing the individual a great deal of pain or upset for longer than a few days. There are exceptions to this general rule, but for the most part, there is no harm in going into therapy even if you're not entirely certain you would benefit from it.[2]

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