Identify and change negative thought patterns.

Goals: Develop adaptive coping strategies.

Achieve specific behavioral and emotional goals.

Collaborator: Work collaboratively with clients to identify and change dysfunctional

thoughts and behaviors.
Aaron T. Beck: Often regarded as the father of cognitive therapy, Beck developed
Educator: Provide psychoeducation about the connection between thoughts,
CBT in the 1960s.
Therapist's Role: feelings, and behaviors.
Key Figures.
Albert Ellis: Founded Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a precursor to
Facilitator: Assist clients in developing and implementing coping strategies.
CBT, emphasizing the role of irrational beliefs.
Evaluator: Monitor and assess progress toward therapeutic goals.
CBT is a widely used psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on the interaction Therapeutic Process Cognitive Restructuring:
between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Identify Automatic Thoughts: Recognize negative thoughts as they occur.
It is based on the premise that maladaptive thought patterns contribute to Challenge and Reframe: Question the accuracy and validity of negative thoughts,
emotional distress and behavioral issues. Description replacing them with more balanced and rational alternatives.

CBT aims to identify and change negative thought patterns to promote positive Behavioral Activation:
behavioral and emotional outcomes. Activity Scheduling: Encourage engagement in positive and rewarding activities.
Exposure Therapy: Gradual exposure to feared or avoided situations to reduce
anxiety.
Demonstrated effectiveness in treating various psychological disorders.
Relaxation Techniques:
Emphasis on short-term, goal-oriented interventions. Contributions Teach and practice relaxation methods, such as deep breathing or progressive
Techniques and Procedures muscle relaxation.
Integration of cognitive and behavioral principles.
Homework Assignments:
Assign tasks to reinforce learning and practice skills outside of therapy sessions.
Cognitive Restructuring: Identify and challenge irrational or negative thought
patterns. Mindfulness and Acceptance:
Behavioral Activation: Encourage positive behaviors to alleviate negative emotions.
COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR Integrate mindfulness principles to promote non-judgmental awareness of thoughts
THERAPY (CBT) and emotions.
Goal-Oriented: Focus on setting and achieving specific, measurable, and realistic Key Concepts
Role-Playing and Behavioral Rehearsal:
goals.
Practice new behaviors in a therapeutic setting to enhance real-life application.
Collaborative: Involves active collaboration between therapist and client in the
therapeutic process. May be perceived as overly structured or directive.

Applied to various psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, phobias, Limitations and Criticisms Some critics argue that it may oversimplify complex psychological issues.
and PTSD. Requires active participation and engagement from clients, which may be
Utilized in individual and group therapy settings. Applications challenging for some.

Incorporates evidence-based techniques and interventions. What is CBT?

How does CBT work?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): This approach focuses on accepting
difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to change them. Basic Questions for Information Gathering What are the benefits of CBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): This approach is specifically designed for What are the risks and side effects of CBT?
individuals with borderline personality disorder and emphasizes emotional
How long does CBT typically last?
regulation and distress tolerance. Contemporary Trends
Mindfulness-Based CBT: This approach incorporates mindfulness practices into CBT
to help clients focus on the present moment and reduce reactivity to negative
thoughts and feelings.