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| − | '''Cognitive | + | '''Cognitive therapy''' is a form of psychotherapy 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> | |
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> | ||
Revision as of 18:04, January 8, 2012
Cognitive therapy is a form of psychotherapy 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. [1] The theory is that depression and anxiety are caused by negative thinking patterns. [2]
CBT is generally based on aspects of stoic philosophy. Aaron Beck is an exception.
Notes
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Cognitive therapists believe that these negative thinking patterns actually cause you to feel depressed and anxious. David Burns