Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (kɒɡˈnɪtɪv bɪˈheɪvjərəl ˈθɛrəpi), often abbreviated as CBT, is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviours, and thoughts.
Etymology
The term "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy" originates from the combination of two therapeutic approaches, cognitive therapy and behavioural therapy. Both of these therapies have their roots in the behaviourist school of thought and the cognitive approach to psychology.
Overview
CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behaviour. It is different from traditional Freudian psychoanalysis which focuses on uncovering unconscious motivations and early childhood memories. CBT is "problem-focused" and "action-oriented", taking a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving.
Techniques
CBT uses a variety of cognitive and behavioural techniques, but it isn’t defined by its use of these strategies. We do lots of problem solving and we borrow from many psychotherapeutic modalities, including dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, gestalt therapy, compassion focused therapy, Mindfulness, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.
Applications
CBT is widely used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. It can also be used to help people cope with stressful situations.
See Also
- Psychotherapy
- Behaviourism
- Cognitive Psychology
- Freudian Psychoanalysis
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Schizophrenia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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- Psychotherapy
- Behaviourism
- Cognitive Psychology
- Freudian Psychoanalysis
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Schizophrenia