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'''Cognitive behavior therapy''' (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do.
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'''Cognitive therapy''' is a form of psychotherapy, developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck,<ref>[http://www.beckinstitute.org/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/?gclid=CKyrmaCBwa0CFUQRNAod1yK9AA What Is Cognitive Therapy?] - The Beck Institute</ref> that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do.
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>
Also called '''cognitive-behavioral therapy''' (CBT), it is "based on the idea that our [[thought]]s cause our [[feelings]] and [[behavior]]s, not external things, like people, situations, and events."<ref>[http://www.nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?] National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists</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> or cognitive distortions, such as jumping to conclusions, all or nothing thinking, and "Catastrophizing".<ref>[http://healthymind.com/s-distortions.html Cognitive Distortions] - [[David C. Bissette]], Psy.D., CSAT</ref>
According to the Cleveland Clinic, "Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). It’s based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but it’s specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely."<ref>[https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22838-dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)], Cleveland Clinic</ref>
== Self-help cognitive behavioral therapy techniques ==
Articles and resources for cognitive behavior therapy :
*[https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/ Self-help CBT techniques], National Health Service
*[https://www.nami.org/book-review/discovering-new-options-self-help-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/#:~:text=(Note:%20Self%2Dhelp%20CBT,working%20with%20someone%20in%2Dperson. Discovering New Options: Self-Help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy], National Alliance of Mental Illness
*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-act-be/201609/therapy-without-therapist Therapy Without a Therapist? Doing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on your own can be effective] by Seth J. Gillihan PhD
*[https://cogbtherapy.com/free-online-cbt-workbook A Course in CBT Techniques: A Free Online CBT Workbook], Cognitive Behavorial Therapy, Los Angeles
*[https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA%3D%3D_671c0893-0cac-4b57-8e7a-5896846b7de4 Self-help cognitive behavioral therapy techniques]
Articles and resources for dialectical behavior therapy:
*[https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/ DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy]
*[https://positivepsychology.com/dbt-dialectical-behavior-therapy/ 13 Best DBT Worksheets & Techniques for Therapists] by Andrea Lein, Ph.D.
*[https://www.unk.com/blog/top-ten-sites-for-dbt-worksheets/ 10 of the Best Sites for DBT Worksheets and Resources]
*[https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheets/dbt/none DBT worksheets]
*[https://dbtselfhelp.com/ DBTselfhelp.com]
*[https://www.newharbinger.com/pages/thank-you-dbt-worksheets/ New Harbinger Publications - Download Your Free DBT Skills Worksheet Packet Now]
*[https://www.simplepractice.com/resource/dbt-worksheets/ DBT Worksheets], SimplePractice.com
*[https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse/free?search=dbt%20worksheets Worksheets]
*[https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA%3D%3D_0a0594a2-18d8-4ba7-803d-2f25d72d5a14 Self-help dialectical behavior therapy techniques], AI
== Books ==
CBT books:
*''[[Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy]]'' by Dr. David D. Burns, MD. William Morrow. Balaji Publications. January 1, 2023
* ''The Feeling Good Handbook'' by Dr. David D. Burns. Plume. May 1, 1999.
* ''Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Made Simple: 10 Strategies for Managing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Panic and Worry'' by Seth J. Gillihan. Sheldon Press. October 29, 2020
* ''Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks: A Workbook for Managing Depression and Anxiety'' by Dr. Seth J. Gillihan. Callisto. October 18, 2016
* ''Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think'' by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky. The Guilford Press. October 14, 2015.
* ''The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook'' by Edmund J. Bourne. New Harbinger Publications. July 1, 2025
* ''Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life'' by Steven Hayes. New Harbinger Publications. September 1, 2025
* ''The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living'' by Dr. Russ Harris. Shambhala. July 5, 2022 (Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a branch of CBT)
* ''The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook: Evidence-Based CBT Skills to Help You Manage Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and More'' by Michael A. Tompkins PhD ABPP. New Harbinger Publications. February 1, 2024
*''Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Retraining Your Brain'' by by Jason M. Satterfield. The Great Courses. 2015
*''Cognitive Behavioral Therapy : Tecniques for Retraining your Brain - Course Guidebook'' by Great Courses. January 1, 2015
DBT books:
* ''The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation'', and Distress Tolerance (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Matthew McKay PhD, Jeffrey C. Wood Psy D, and Jeffrey Brantley MD. New Harbinger Publications. October 1, 2019
* ''Self-Directed DBT Skills: A 3-Month DBT Workbook to Regulate Intense Emotions and Create Lasting Change with Dialectical Behavior Therapy'' by Kiki Fehling PhD and Elliot Weiner PhD. Zeitgeist. March 7, 2023
==See also==
*[[Positive thinking]]
*[[Optimism]]
*[[Negative thinking]]
*[[Pessimism]]
*[[Self-talk]]
*[[Cognitive bias]]
*[[Self-regulation]]
*[[Behavior]]
*[[Stoic philosophy]]
== External links ==
*[https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21208-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)], Cleveland Clinic
*[https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-202406053047 What is cognitive behavioral therapy?], Harvard Health
*[https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22838-dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)], Cleveland Clinic
'''Videos:'''
Cognitive behavior therapy videos:
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7RI1dKmols Empower Your Mental Health: a Crash Course in CBT, DBT and ACT], Dr. Snipes
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGoSTKhmaG1ZVHlatpxB4MP0 Cognitive behavior therapy skills - video playlist], Video playlist
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Qw4-tlRJe-sZ_U4Fzi66UXMGvkPTf7P Cognitive behavior therapy - video playlist], Video playlist
Dialectical Behavior Therapy videos:
*[https://www.youtube.com/@DBTRU/videos DBT Skills from Experts], YouTube channel
*[https://www.youtube.com/@dialecticalbehaviortherapy5003/videos Dialectical Behavior Therapy], YouTube channel
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Qw4-tlRJe-T2l5MtFOsLkTIkfZqjobY DBT skills - video playlist], Video playlist
*[https://www.youtube.com/@DBTRU/videos Dialectal Behavior Therapy - video playlist], Video playlist
==Notes==
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