How Cognitive Behaviour Therpay (CBT) Works

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Why Mental Health Matters
CBT is typically structured and goal- oriented,
involving collaboration between the therapist
and the individual seeking treatment. Here's how
CBT works
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Assessment
In the initial sessions, the therapist works
with the individual to understand their specific
concerns, symptoms, and challenges. This
assessment helps the therapist tailor the
treatment plan to the individual's needs.
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IDENTIFICATION OF THOUGHTS
The individual and the therapist work together
to identify automatic thoughts, which are the
rapid, often subconscious, responses to
situations. These thoughts can be positive,
negative, or neutral and significantly impact
emotions and behaviors.
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Challenging Negative Thoughts

• Once negative thought patterns are identified,
  the therapist assists the individual in
  examining the evidence for and against these
  thoughts. This process helps challenge
  irrational or distorted beliefs, leading to a
  more balanced and realistic perspective.

Common Disorders
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Importance of Mental Health
RESTRUCTURING Through various techniques, the
individual learns to reframe and restructure
their negative thoughts into more adaptive and
constructive ones. This step helps in reducing
excessive anxiety, depression, and other
negative emotions.
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Behavioral Strategies
CBT also involves addressing behaviors that are
contributing to or maintaining psychological
distress. The individual learns and practices
new coping skills and strategies to replace
maladaptive behaviors with healthier ones.
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Between sessions, individuals are often assigned
homework or exercises to practice the skills
they're learning. This helps reinforce the
techniques and apply them to real-life
situations.
HOMEWORK AND PRACTICE
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Throughout the therapy process, progress is
regularly assessed. The therapist and individual
work together to track changes in thought
patterns, emotions, and behaviors.
Progress Monitoring
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Relapse Prevention
Towards the end of therapy, the individual and
therapist discuss strategies to maintain
progress and prevent relapse. This might
involve developing a plan to handle potential
setbacks and continuing to apply the learned
skills.
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CBT equips individuals with practical tools to
better manage their thoughts, emotions, and
behaviors, enabling them to lead healthier and
more fulfilling lives. It's a collaborative
process that empowers individuals to take an
active role in their own mental health and
well-being.
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