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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. | '''Cognitive behavior therapy''' (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. | ||
Cognitive-behavioral therapy 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> | Cognitive-behavioral therapy 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> | ||
| − | CBT is generally based on aspects of [[stoic philosophy]]. Beck is an exception. | + | CBT is generally based on aspects of [[stoic philosophy]]. [[Aaron Beck]] is an exception. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 00:31, November 26, 2007
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. Cognitive-behavioral therapy 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
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- ↑ Cognitive therapists believe that these negative thinking patterns actually cause you to feel depressed and anxious. David Burns