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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. | '''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. | ||
| − | 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 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> | 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 18:09, January 8, 2012
Cognitive therapy is a form of psychotherapy, developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck,[1] 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."[2] The theory is that depression and anxiety are caused by negative thinking patterns. [3]
CBT is generally based on aspects of stoic philosophy. Aaron Beck is an exception.
Notes
- ↑ What Is Cognitive Therapy? - The Beck Institute
- ↑ What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
- ↑ Cognitive therapists believe that these negative thinking patterns actually cause you to feel depressed and anxious. David Burns