Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
135 bytes added ,  18:06, January 8, 2012
Dr. Aaron T. Beck is (or claims to be?) the originator
Line 1: Line 1: −
'''Cognitive therapy''' is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do.  
+
'''Cognitive therapy''' is a form of psychotherapy, developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck, [http://www.beckinstitute.org/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/?gclid=CKyrmaCBwa0CFUQRNAod1yK9AA] that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do.  
 
Also called '''cognitive-behavioral therapy''' (CBT), it is based on the idea that our [[thoughts]] cause our [[feelings]] and [[behaviors]], not external things, like people, situations, and events. <ref> [http://www.nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm] </ref>  
 
Also called '''cognitive-behavioral therapy''' (CBT), it is based on the idea that our [[thoughts]] cause our [[feelings]] and [[behaviors]], not external things, like people, situations, and events. <ref> [http://www.nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm] </ref>  
 
The theory is that [[depression]] and [[anxiety]] are caused by negative thinking patterns. <ref>Cognitive therapists believe that these negative thinking patterns actually cause you to feel depressed and anxious. [http://www.spiritsite.com/writing/davbur/part2.shtml David Burns] </ref>
 
The theory is that [[depression]] and [[anxiety]] are caused by negative thinking patterns. <ref>Cognitive therapists believe that these negative thinking patterns actually cause you to feel depressed and anxious. [http://www.spiritsite.com/writing/davbur/part2.shtml David Burns] </ref>
Siteadmin, Check users, nsTeam1RO, nsTeam1RW, nsTeam1_talkRO, nsTeam1_talkRW, oversight, Administrators
30,650

edits

Navigation menu