What is CBT (Cognitive-Behavior Therapy)?

· an evidence-based treatment approach that has been shown in controlled studies to be effective in treating several problems, particularly depression and anxiety disorders.

· a goal-oriented, generally short-term approach focusing on present day problems and ways to find solutions to them.

· the patient and therapist work collaboratively in the therapy and both play an active role in treatment

· a focus on identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, reinforcing helpful thoughts, changing unwanted behaviors, and learning practical coping skills.

Description of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy on ABCT website

 

Additional evidence-based treatments:

MBSR - Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness meditation training in moment-to-moment awareness, which has been shown to help with stress, depression and well-being.

ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

An offshoot of CBT, this is an evidence-based  approach which focuses on acceptance and mindfulness strategies as a way to increase psychological flexibility & health.

DBT- Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Pairs CBT, mindfulness and acceptance strategies to improve regulation of emotions, interpersonal skills  and distress tolerance.

Motivational interviewing

To promote health behavior change.

 

What is Evidence-Based Treatment?

description on ABCT website for evidence-based treatment

 

What is cbt?