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Cognitive
behavioral therapy
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy
A Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy
based on modifying everyday thoughts and behaviors, with the aim of positively
influencing emotions. The general approach developed out of behavior
modification and Cognitive
Therapy, and has become widely used to treat mental
disorders. The particular therapeutic techniques vary according to the
particular kind of client or issue, but commonly include keeping a diary of
significant events and associated feelings, thoughts and behaviors; questioning
and testing assumptions or habits of thoughts that might be unhelpful and
unrealistic; gradually facing activities which may have been avoided; and trying
out new ways of behaving and reacting. Relaxation and distraction techniques are
also commonly included. CBT is widely accepted as an evidence-based,
cost-effective psychotherapy for many disorders. It is sometimes used with
groups of people as well as individuals, and the techniques are also commonly
adapted for self-help manuals and, increasingly, for self-help software
packages. Extract from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy
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