Cognitive Behavior Therapy is evidence-based therapy, which means that behavior is researched and investigated, to out weigh any odds. Clients are led to prove their bases for their beliefs and values. These beliefs and values need to evolve from realizing the behavior and adapt to changes.The main thought behind CBT is that problems came from how people think (cognitions), how people act (behaviour), and how peope feel (emotions).
Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) combines three main approaches: behavioral, social and cognitive approaches.
1. Behavior theory focuses on both classical conditioning and operant learning. Observed behavior is learned through these types of conditioning.
2. The Social learning theory says that people learn in many different ways. Direct hands-on, observing, modeling, and cognitive approaches are some ways individuals learn.
3. Cognitive theory focuses on a person's thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes that influence one's feelings and their relationships.
Donald Meichenbaum was born in New York City in 1940. When he was little he learned to be street smart and aware. He earned his PHD from the University of Illinois. He contributes his mother, who he says told him stories which inhanced his thoughts and way of thinking. He believes that when therapy is finished with the client, they (the client) should take credit for their accomplishments.
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Goals and Techniques
Clients and therapists work together to recognize and understand problems between thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Therapists and clients usually focus on the here and now and not the past. Due to trust and collaboration between the two, it is usually a time-limited therapy with set goals and strategies that will be assessed. The therapy looks at conflicts or problems a client is having and tries understanding the meaning of these conflicts and get to the root of why they are present in the client's life. With finding the root to their problems, clients can focus in on these problems and make changes. Change is a main component of this therapy. Collaboration, formation, and homework are three key factors in the success of this therapy. The overall goal is for the client to contribute with the therapist in finding the problem and finding ways to change for the better.
Collaboration
An equal partnershipFormation
Information from assessments within CBT framework
Homework
Client puts what he has learned to practice between counseling sessions
Key Concepts
- How people think about certain meanings behind their situations and events in their lives
- How an individual develops their own beliefs about themselves, others and the world.
- Individuals are taught to be more aware of how they think, and give meaning to things.
- The thought is to move away from the negative ways of seeing things and to move toward the more positive thoughts and balance the way one sees life's events.
Healthier thinking can lead us to feeling better......
We are what we think.......
Links And References
Corey, G. (2009). Theory and practice of counseling and psycotherapy. Fullerton: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.
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