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    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    By Rebeca Franks

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    Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment option that was developed through decades of research and psychological concepts. When dealing with conditions such as anxiety and depression, CBT is one of the most effective treatments available. For those that suffer from mild anxiety, many successfully recover without the need for any medication based on the direct and focused nature of CBT. Although it is a great option for those that suffer from these specific conditions, CBT is not limited. It can successfully address issues regarding self-esteem, addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, and so many other psychologically-based conditions and disorders.

    By reading this book, you'll better understand the basics of CBT, the history behind CBT, various methods, criticisms, and so much more. This book displays ways in which individuals learn to think about an issue through new and healthier thought patterns. In turn, problematic behaviors are addressed which are brought on by these distressing thought patterns. You will learn how the following steps positively impact those that take part in this well-respected therapy:
     

    Identify the issues or conditions that are causing problems.

    • Become aware of how one feels based on their emotions and beliefs regarding specific problems.

    • Negative or distorted beliefs are identified so that individuals can recognize destructive thought patterns, understanding how these beliefs are contributing to one’s destructive behaviors.

    • Individuals then challenge these thought processes, changing their behaviors through various methods.




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    • Although CBT may not cure all conditions or make unpleasant situations disappear, it does provide individuals with the power to face their thoughts and behaviors in a healthier, more balanced way. Skills learned in therapy are meant to assist an individual long-term, as they continually improve. Offered through a variety of methods and forms, CBT is one of the most respected and recommended therapies offered today. Through this book, you will better understand CBT and how it has helped millions recover from a wide range of disorders and conditions, providing a more positive future and improving their overall well-being.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJB Publishing Co
    Release dateSep 7, 2015
    ISBN9781516301942
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      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Rebeca Franks

      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Copyright © 2015 by Rebeca Franks.

      All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations em- bodied in critical articles or reviews.

      This book contains material protected under International and Federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from the author / publisher.

      Any unauthorized broadcasting; public performance, copying or re-recording will constitute an infringement of copyright.

      Permission granted to reproduce for personal and educational use only. Commercial copying, hiring, lending is prohibited.

      May be used free of charge. Selling without prior written consent prohibited. Obtain permission before redistributing. In all cases this notice must remain intact.

      First Edition: August 2015

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      Chapter 1: What is CBT?

      Chapter 2: What Are the Uses of CBT?

      Chapter 3: History of CBT

      Chapter 4: Various Methods of CBT

      Chapter 5: Types of CBT

      Chapter 6: Criticisms

      Chapter One: What is CBT?

      Throughout history, there have been many incredible advances within the discipline of psychology. The way we have come to understand the brain and behavior is truly remarkable and has paved the way for a wide range of therapies. Of course, it wasn’t always this way. What many refer to as ‘insane asylums,’ were the norm for many years.

      Patients were exposed to horrendous conditions in order to control their undesirable behaviors. In some cases, holes were drilled into patients heads in order to release evil spirits. It wasn’t until the 20th century that psychological breakthroughs were being made. Symptoms of hysteria were eventually treated with hypnosis and various therapies began to take shape.

      Freud’s psychoanalysis therapy, psychological research, and developing therapy methods gave way to behavioral and cognitive therapy. Originally developed to treat depression, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the few therapies which is scientifically proven to be effective, based on hundreds of clinical trials and practical applications. Basically, CBT is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing behaviors by modifying one’s beliefs and distorted thoughts.

      This therapy focuses on the ways in which we perceive situations, directly affecting our feelings and behaviors. If you have a negative interpretation of an event or situation and it goes unchallenged, then you could potentially experience a continuous cycle of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are destructive in nature. For some, this affects them throughout the entirety of their lives. As an example, let’s focus on a similar scenario affecting two unique and unrelated individuals.

      Both Ann and

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