Theories of Counseling: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Jennifer Z Lewis Liberty University Abstract Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of treatment that helps clients detect and change dysfunctional and false thought and behavioral patterns through restructuring of their thought process. Cognitive behavioral therapy has shown to be effective with many areas of mental distress including depression‚ anxiety‚ eating disorders‚ and substance abuse. Cognitive behavioral therapy has three main founders:
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Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Liberty University Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive Behavior-Therapy Summary Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy can be found in the Journal of Psychology and Christianity. The author‚ Stan Yang-Tan‚ covers the apposite use of applying prayer and scripture to the 30-year-old process of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (p.101). With an array of psychological disorders‚ the
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Mindful-Based Cognitive Therapy is an eight week group based program that helps people learn how to use relaxation techniques to pay attention to the current moment. It teaches the participants to become aware of their feeling and manage them‚ instead of being overcome by them. It is a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation practices to help manage the feeling associated with depression. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy has been proven to reduce relapse risk after a depressive occurrence
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The reflection paper will reflect on the background and influences of Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy (CBCT). It will also reflect on the certain interventions that support couples in their troubled relationship. Lastly‚ the paper will briefly discuss the role of a CBCT therapist. CBCT is developed from Behavioral Couple Therapy (BCT)‚ Cognitive Therapy (CT)‚ and cognitive psychology research based information. The principles of CBCT emphasize on events of life that trigger an emotional
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy Cognitive behavior therapy is a therapeutic approach that involves cognitive and behavioral interventions. Usually complete in a short amount of time‚ this particular treatment interventions primarily focuses on the needs of individual clients (Kottler & Shepard 2015). Cognitive behavior therapy approaches allow for therapists to intervene at different points in the cycle (www.abct.org). A problem that I’ve experience recently that can be effectively resolve with
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT’s primary objective is to improve functioning and emotional well-being by identifying the beliefs‚ feelings‚ and behaviour associated with an individual’s complex traumatic history. These beliefs‚ feelings‚ and behaviours are revised during the course of therapy to meet the client’s desired outcome and positive life goals. Emphasis is on identifying and reducing symptoms‚ developing a strong therapist-client relationship‚ strengthening
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Sonia is well suited for the Cognitive Behavioral approach. Cognitive behavior therapy also known as CBT integrates elements of two therapeutic approaches. It combines aspects of Behavior Therapy‚ which was developed‚ by Wolpe and his colleagues with aspects of Cognitive Therapy‚ which was developed by Aaron Beck in the early 1960s. The interesting fact is that CBT took birth while Beck was researching on depression and it was not until later that it became a popular approach for other psychological
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he therapeutic relationship is the core of all talking therapies. Without a functioning relationship between the two‚ the therapist cannot hope to help the client work towards emotional well being. In Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)‚ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy‚ there are many similarities when approaching the client. For example; non-judgement and Empathy‚ always being reliable and always conveying interest when the client is talking‚ are all essential for a successful
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the therapist should schedule times with the client and work on the technique to help deal with a flashback that arises from the Post-traumatic disorder. In the same way‚ group cognitive behavioral therapy technique is also very crucial in treating post-traumatic disorder with Robert. A therapist should expose a client in a group setting with the people with the similar problem. Group technique support group will enable the client to cope faster with the PSTD problem. It will also give him an opportunity
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understandable for Alicia to have reacted in such a way. Alicia has many fears and misconceptions about her condition. She is not coping well with the news and has isolated herself. She has many unhelpful and negative thoughts and beliefs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) will help Alicia identify negative thought and beliefs that are hindering her ability to accept her diagnosis and cope with it. As her therapist‚ I need to connect with Alicia and gain her trust. I am here to accept‚ support and communicate
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