...Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, maladaptive behaviors and cognitive processes and contents through a number of goal-oriented, explicit systematic procedures. The name refers to behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and to therapy based upon a combination of basic behavioral and cognitive principles and research. CBT is thought to be effective for the treatment of a variety of conditions, including mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, tic, and psychotic disorders. Many CBT treatment programs for specific disorders have been evaluated for efficacy; the health-care trend of evidence-based treatment, where specific treatments for symptom-based diagnoses are recommended, has favored CBT over other approaches such as psychodynamic treatments.[1] CBT was primarily developed through an integration of behavior therapy (the term "behavior modification" appears to have been first used by Edward Thorndike) with cognitive psychology research, first by Donald Meichenbaum and several other authors with the label of cognitive-behavior modification in the late 1970s. This tradition thereafter merged with earlier work of a few clinicians, labeled as Cognitive Therapy (CT), developed by Aaron Beck, and Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) developed by Albert Ellis. While rooted in rather different theories, these two traditions have been characterized by a constant reference to experimental research to test hypotheses...
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...Cognitive Behavioral Approach My preferred theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The main assumption of CBT is that events and situations in life do not cause emotional problems (e.g., guilt or depression); rather problems are due to irrational beliefs and perceptions about the situations (Corey, 2009). The goals of CBT focus on correcting the client’s automatic and self-defeating thoughts, which should ultimately help them to develop a more adaptive philosophy of life (Corey, 2009). I like that this approach focuses on challenging and changing the client’s cognitive distortions, core beliefs, automatic thoughts, and schemas. Another positive aspect is that this approach focuses on the cognitive triad, which consists of how one views the self, the world, and the future (Corey, 2009). Furthermore, CBT places responsibility on the individual to put insight into action by making changes to their thoughts and behaviors, both in and out of the therapy sessions (Corey, 2009). In order to bring about change, the client needs to understand that the primary source of difficulty lies in how they perceive events based on their belief system (Kellogg & Young, 2008). In general, CBT is a structured approach and includes techniques and outcomes (e.g., behavior changes) that are easily measured, which provides it with a substantial amount of empirical support (Corey, 2009). The primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is to help change the...
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...Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy i Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Your Name Course Information Professor May 2013 Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy i Abstract Depression is a common psychological problem that has both physical and mental symptoms. “Some authorities have estimated that at least 12% of the population have had or will have an episode of depression of sufficient clinical severity to warrant treatment” (Beck, 1979). Some of the features of depression include negative thought processes and loss of concentration or memory. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has emerged as one of the most promising treatments for the problem of depression. CBT has many advantages in treating depression, such as helping patients recognize and address negative thoughts. However, there are limitations and CBT is not always accepted as a viable treatment option for some. This paper addresses the goals of CBT in treating depression, the advantages and limitations of CBT for depression and explains how the therapy works to treat depression. Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 1 Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy “Since its introduction in the 1970s, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression has become one of the most widely investigated...
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...Conceptualization using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Michelle Banks Liberty University Abstract Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, problem-focused, and goal-orientated form of psychotherapy. CBT is a form of treatment that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Dysfunctional automatic thoughts, maladaptive assumptions, and maladaptive behaviors are three focuses of CBT. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most extensively researched forms of psychotherapy. There are various ethical issues and several multi-cultural issues that need to be considered with CBT case formulation. Intake discussions with client and analysis of her assessment information suggest a pattern of dysfunctional automatic thoughts, maladaptive assumptions, and maladaptive behaviors. CBT techniques that will be used with client are behavioral activation, monitoring automatic thoughts, and exposure therapy. There may be spiritual challenges in utilizing Christian counseling with CBT. CBT and Christian counseling have are both compatible and incompatible. Case Conceptualization using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, problem-focused, and goal-orientated form of psychotherapy (Beck, 2011). CBT is not one specific treatment approach; rather it includes a combination of elements from cognitive, behavior, and emotion therapy (Murdock, 2013). CBT is a continuously evolving theory and...
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...Annotated Bibliography Article for Approval Female Sexual Pain Disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Masheb, R. M., Kerns, R. D., Lozano, C., Minkin, M. J., & Richman, S. (2009). Female Sexual Pain Disorders and Cognitive Behavioral clinical trial for women With vulvodynia: Cognitive–behavioral therapy vs. supportive psychotherapy. Pain, 141, 31–40. This article gears toward also provides a critical analysis of research Studies in this area by evaluating each study in detail, identifying gaps in the research base, and providing directions for future study. For the most part, all of the studies reviewed in this article Found CBT to be effective. However, CBT modalities with minimal therapist direction or interaction were found to be problematic. In addition, there may be other noninvasive treatment. There are different types that are equally or more effective, such as biofeedback or supportive psychotherapy. Although, CBT appears to be a promising treatment type for female sexual pain disorders, more research needs to be done. Results obtained from the Kuileet al. (2007) study could be expanded to explore the roles that fear reduction and increases in sexual behavior play in reducing plain. In addition, more randomized longitudinal studies need to be performed to determine if the initial effectiveness of CBT will last. Also, studies that compare individual to group modality also need to be conducted to address this gap in the literature...
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...groups single session therapy that lasts for 3 to 4 hours and the treatment is conducted within 24 to 72 hours of severe trauma (Lilienfeld, 2007). The rationale behind this treatment is that people that have undergone similar traumatic experiences can share their concerns and provide social support to each other with the goals to prevent the symptoms of PTSD from surfacing. Preventing the symptoms of PTSD is one of the advantages of CISD because prevention is always better than cure and since PTSD’s symptoms disrupt the daily lives of patients, it is best to eliminate any chances of the symptoms occurring in the first place. However, a literature review on Potentially Harmful Therapies (PHTs) had listed CISD as having an adverse long-term effect and is considered harmful because it interrupts natural healing process of the patients (Lilienfeld, 2007). Besides, CISD as a type of intervention to prevent the symptoms of PTSD is said to contribute to the patients’ self-fulfilling prophecy in which CISD in a way creates the initially non-existing symptoms with the treatment session enhancing the idea causing the patients to unconsciously accept and eventually exhibit the symptoms (Lilienfeld, 2007). Generally, CISD is not effective as a treatment for PTSD based on several previously conducted RCTs as the reduction of symptoms shown by the patients is...
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...cognitive psychology was called the “cognitive revolution.” Some say this was a time in which behaviorism declined and cognitidsm became a dominant force. However, others have concluded that there was an increase for the trend of cognitive psychology however there was not a decrease for the trend of behavior psychology (Virus-Orega 2013). Behaviorism and cognitive psychology can be combined to create Cognitive behavioral therapy to treat Post-traumatic stress disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective way to treat multiple types of trauma. These traumas include trauma from terrorism for example the 9/11 terrorist attack, war trauma, sexual assault, and traffic accidents (Kar 2011). Cognitive behavioral therapy is said to be...
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...Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy Applying an Intergraded Approach to a Case Example: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy Theory plays an important role in the process and outcome of therapy. For this reason, it is a topic that is examined in depth in human service education programs and research. Theory is used to explain client problems and to dictate what is done in the counseling process (Hackney, 1992). Theory can be used to define “the nature of the relationship between the counselor and client, to conceptualize the nature of the presenting problem(s), and to define the resulting counseling goals or desired outcomes” (p.2). In the past, much focus has been paid on delineating and accentuating the differences between the many theories of therapy (Sprenkle, 2003, p. 93). Today, there is a move towards convergence of theories within the helping practices (Hackney, 1992, p. 3; Sprenkle, 2003). Researchers and practitioners are searching for an integrated approach which emphasizes the key components within the helping process and relationship that have been linked to effective therapy (Hackney, 1992, p.2). Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) have been shown to bring about positive changes in therapy. CBT and PCT, like all single-theory approaches, have limitations. Literature suggests that when the change-producing techniques of CBT and PCT are...
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...some type of abuse or neglect (McWey, Cui, Pazdera, 2010). This review discusses important factors and the use of Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help children in foster care who have suffered from physical abuse start on their road to recovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a talk-based therapy, which was originally designed to treat depression, but has been found effective to treat a variety of different disorders (Preer & McAlister, 2012). Group CBT therapy is a type of effective CBT therapy (Preer & McAlister, 2012). Parent involvement is typically an important component. However, when placed in the foster system, parents often are not allowed to be active participants in the child’s life. When birth parents are not involved in a child’s life, the legal caregiver is included in the therapy sessions (Runyon, Steer, & Deblinger 2010). CBT group therapy has shown to improve child-parent interactions and reduce any behavioral problems the child may experience (Runyon, Steer, & Deblinger 2010). This form of CBT in treating foster children victims places a large emphasis on non-monetary reinforcements...
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...Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Social Work Values: A Critical Analysis A. Antonio González-Prendes, Ph.D. Wayne State University aa3232@wayne.edu Kimberly Brisebois Wayne State University Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, Volume 9, Number 2 (2012) Copyright 2012, White Hat Communications This text may be freely shared among individuals, but it may not be republished in any medium without express written consent from the authors and advance notification of White Hat Communications Abstract Increasing numbers of clinical social workers use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in their practice. This article analyzes how CBT fits with social work values and in particular with social justice. We propose that CBT is a good fit with the values of the profession and make suggestions for areas of improvement. Keywords: cognitive-behavioral therapy, social work values, social justice, social work practice 1. Introduction In a day when evidence-based practice has become so important to the social work profession, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has become one of the most frequently used forms of psychotherapeutic intervention. Extensive research supports the effectiveness of CBT approaches for a wide range of psychosocial issues (Dobson & Dobson, 2009; Granvold, 2011). It is one of the most widely researched and published models of therapy, with more than 325 published outcome studies that validate its efficacy (Butler, Chapman, ...
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...Cognitive interventions will be evaluated as well as how they have been effective tools in living and learning as an individual. Cognitive interventions are techniques used during a therapy session that replaces negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with positive ones (Robinson, 2007). Intelligent founders have implemented several cognitive interventions associated with theories such as rational emotive therapy (RET), collaborative empiricism, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that professionals use today. The primary goal of the therapist is to teach individuals to identify, challenge, and replace their self-defeating thoughts and beliefs with healthier thoughts that promote emotional well-being and goal achievement . Effective techniques are used along extensive therapy to focus on somehow implementing change into the client’s life. During week 3 several discussions and findings were gathered from readings pertaining to cognitive techniques used. Cognitive techniques are used by several therapists to implement change into one’s life and the way they live in the environment. As we all know a person can development negative behavior, thinking, and emotions to name a few. These types of actions may lead up to seeking the help of a therapist to further change how one’s life is lived. The goals of therapist are to replace the negative According to What Is Cognitive Therapy? (2013), “Cognitive Therapy is a focused, problem-solving psychotherapy that has been shown in over...
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...1. Introduction This paper provides a brief overview of evidence based psychological treatments for anxiety disorders. It addresses the following questions: • How common are anxiety disorders? • What psychological treatments have empirical support? • What recovery rates can be achieved with these treatments? • How enduring are their effects? • Is there value in combining psychological treatments with medication? Psychological treatments can be delivered in a variety of formats. This paper restricts itself to the traditional, and most extensively researched, format of face-to-face contact with a fully qualified therapist. For most anxiety disorders the therapy sessions are once weekly for 60-90 minutes spread over a period of 8-20 weeks, with homework assignments in between. However, in specific phobias, the strongest outcomes have been obtained with a single, long (3-5 hour) session with a therapist, followed by a briefer follow-up session a week or so later. 2. How common are anxiety disorders? The most recent British Psychiatric Morbidity Survey1 estimates that 16.4% of the population have a diagnosable anxiety and/or depressive disorder. The diagnostic system that was used in the survey (ICD-10) is different from the diagnostic system (DSM-IV) that has been used in most trials of psychological treatments. For this reason, it is difficult to be precise about the number of individuals in the UK who have anxiety disorders for which there...
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...Behavioral/Cognitive-Behavioral Action Plan ABSTRACT Cognitive –Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a therapeutic psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as anxiety (psychology.com). CBT focuses on replacing negative thoughts with healthy, positive thinking, which in turns leads to improved moods, self-concept, behavior, and physical well-being. Research shows that CBT is an effective treatment for children and adolescence with anxiety disorders, and can be just as effective, if not more effective than medicinal treatments and other therapies. INTRODUCTION (.5-1 page) A great number of today’s youth are afflicted by anxiety disorders. Unfortunately it can be difficult to diagnose children and adolescence with anxiety disorders, and often times they can go great lengths of time without receiving proper treatment. Anxiety occurs when an individual overestimates the probability that a feared event will occur, or the severity of the event when it does occur (Bailey, 2001). This can lead to dysfunctional and negative patterns of thinking, self-destructive behaviors, physical ailments, avoidance, and substantial impairment in school. Even though anxiety disorders in youth can be under-recognized and under-treated, there is help out there in the form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. Evidence for the effectiveness of CBT in children with...
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...Institution] Analysis of Eating Disorders Introduction Eating disorders are fairly common these days because the subjects are so overly concerned about their shape and size of the body that they tend to sacrifice their health in trying to make themselves look good. Furthermore, the societal requirements and benchmarks of appearances and the needs to be accepted also trigger the negative thoughts that lead to such disorders. This paper talks about the different types of eating disorders. It also mentions the medical and behavioral symptoms that the subjects experience and the medical problems that they may result to suffer as a consequence of the behaviors which result from such disorders. Furthermore, it also talks about the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It also discusses the efficiency of CBT; the techniques used by it to counter the problems of the subjects and also mention the advantages and disadvantages of using this method of therapy. Eating disorder: With the growing influence of social media and the trends of selfies, people are becoming increasingly concerned about their physical appearances. The body weight has always been a major concern of women but with the increased exposure is a relevant reason for the increased concern. Furthermore, the concept of fast food is also leading to certain habits that may cause eating disorders. The concept where the simple act of eating can lead to become a disorder is rather complicated and it will be discussed in the...
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...Benefits of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Cindy Lewis American College of Healthcare Sciences April 23, 2015 Option 3: Risk vs. Benefit Discuss the concept of risk versus benefit with respect to a specific Herb, supplement or CAM modality (see section 2 of Lewith for examples). Provide peer reviewed research papers to support your argument. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is one of the most common forms of psychotherapy. This is also considered a Complimentary and Alternative Medicine modality. This modality consists of cognitive and behavioral therapy. The point of cognitive therapy is to reveal and change false and distressing beliefs, which people will attach to things, events or situations, raising the importance...
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