Cognitive therapy
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The human brain is the most complex physical entity in the universe.[1]
Cognitive therapy is a form of psychotherapy, developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck,[2] 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."[3] The theory is that depression and anxiety are caused by negative thinking patterns.[4] or cognitive distortions, such as jumping to conclusions, all or nothing thinking, and "Catastrophizing".[5]
Self-help cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
Articles:
- Self-help CBT techniques, National Health Service
- Discovering New Options: Self-Help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, National Alliance of Mental Illness
- Therapy Without a Therapist? Doing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on your own can be effective by Seth J. Gillihan PhD
- A Course in CBT Techniques: A Free Online CBT Workbook, Cognitive Behavorial Therapy, Los Angeles
See also
External links
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cleveland Clinic
- What is cognitive behavioral therapy?, Harvard Health
Notes
- â The Human Body: God's Masterpiece
- â What Is Cognitive Therapy? - The Beck Institute
- â What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
- â Cognitive therapists believe that these negative thinking patterns actually cause you to feel depressed and anxious. David Burns
- â Cognitive Distortions - David C. Bissette, Psy.D., CSAT