Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Contributions by sshowalter

1. Beck, A. T. (1964). Thinking and depression: II. Theory and therapy. Archives of General Psychiatry, 10, 561-571.

2. Williams, C. J. (2001). Overcoming depression. London: Arnold.

7. Chambless, D. L., & Ollendick, T. H. (2001). Empirically supported psychological interventions: Controversies and evidence. Annual Review of Psychology, 52, 685-716.

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The therapist seeks in a variety of ways to produce cognitive change—change in an individual’s thinking and belief system—in order to bring about lasting emotional and behavioral change.

Controlled studies have proven its efficacy in the treatment of various anxiety and depressive disorders. By a wide margin, CBT has more evidence from well-controlled research showing that it works for specified disorders than any other treatment. For example, according to a review article in 2001, approximately 80% of the treatments for specific disorders (for both adults and children) characterized as having research support fall within the CBT class.7 Consequently, CBT predominates among empirically supported treatments for particular disorders.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on solving current problems and modifying dysfunctional thinking and behaviors.1 Though originally created as a treatment for depression, CBT has been successfully adapted to a wide array of psychiatric disorders, including Panic Disorder.

The therapist seeks in a variety of ways to produce cognitive change—change in an individual’s thinking and belief system—in order to bring about lasting emotional and behavioral change.

Controlled studies have proven its efficacy in the treatment of various anxiety and depressive disorders. By a wide margin, CBT has more evidence from well-controlled research showing that it works for specified disorders than any other treatment. For example, according to a review article in 2001, approximately 80% of the treatments for specific disorders (for both adults and children) characterized as having research support fall within the CBT class.7 Consequently, CBT predominates among empirically supported treatments for particular disorders.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on solving current problems and modifying dysfunctional thinking and behaviors.¹ Though originally created as a treatment for [depression][1], CBT has been successfully adapted to a wide array of psychiatric disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on solving current problems and modifying dysfunctional thinking and behaviors.¹ Though originally created as a treatment for depression, CBT has been successfully adapted to a wide array of psychiatric disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on solving current problems and modifying dysfunctional thinking and behaviors.¹ Though originally created as a treatment for [depression][1], CBT has been successfully adapted to a wide array of psychiatric disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on solving current problems and modifying dysfunctional thinking and behaviors.¹ Though originally created as a treatment for depression, CBT has been successfully adapted to a wide array of psychiatric disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

The therapist seeks in a variety of ways to produce cognitive change—change in an individual’s thinking and belief system—in order to bring about lasting emotional and behavioral change.

Controlled studies have proven its efficacy in the treatment of various anxiety and depressive disorders. By a wide margin, CBT has more evidence from well-controlled research showing that it works for specified disorders than any other treatment. For example, according to a review article in 2001, approximately 80% of the treatments for specific disorders (for both adults and children) characterized as having research support fall within the CBT class.⁷ Consequently, CBT predominates among empirically supported treatments for particular disorders.

1. Beck, A. T. (1964). Thinking and depression: II. Theory and therapy. Archives of General Psychiatry, 10, 561-571.

2. Williams, C. J. (2001). Overcoming depression. London: Arnold.

7. Chambless, D. L., & Ollendick, T. H. (2001). Empirically supported psychological interventions: Controversies and evidence. Annual Review of Psychology, 52, 685-716.

While there are no serious side effects stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT is not for everyone and another type of treatment may work better for different individuals. CBT is also not a quick fix. A therapist is like a personal trainer that advises and encourages - but cannot 'do' it for you. This will take an investment of time and money on the individual’s part. Moreover, if you are feeling low energy, depressed, or anxious, it can be difficult to concentrate and get motivated and CBT relies on the individual engaging with the process, trying new strategies, and completing “homework” in between sessions. You need to have a certain degree of motivation to benefit from CBT. Lastly, to overcome anxiety or any other psychological disturbance, you need to confront it. This may lead you to feel more anxious for a short time.^{1 2} However, if you are able to tolerate this, you may benefit from CBT and ultimately feel some relief from your symptoms. A good therapist will pace your sessions. You decide what you do together, so you stay in control and take on what you feel comfortable with.

References¹ Williams, C. J. (2001). Overcoming depression. London: Arnold.

1. Williams, C. J. (2001). Overcoming depression. London: Arnold.

While there are no serious side effects stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT is not for everyone and another type of treatment may work better for different individuals. CBT is also not a quick fix. A therapist is like a personal trainer that advises and encourages - but cannot 'do' it for you. This will take an investment of time and money on the individual’s part. Moreover, if you are feeling low energy, depressed, or anxious, it can be difficult to concentrate and get motivated and CBT relies on the individual engaging with the process, trying new strategies, and completing “homework” in between sessions. You need to have a certain degree of motivation to benefit from CBT. Lastly, to overcome anxiety or any other psychological disturbance, you need to confront it. This may lead you to feel more anxious for a short time.² However, if you are able to tolerate this, you may benefit from CBT and ultimately feel some relief from your symptoms. A good therapist will pace your sessions. You decide what you do together, so you stay in control and take on what you feel comfortable with.

1. Beck, A. T. (1964). Thinking and depression: II. Theory and therapy. Archives of General Psychiatry, 10, 561-571.

2. Williams, C. J. (2001). Overcoming depression. London: Arnold.

7. Chambless, D. L., & Ollendick, T. H. (2001). Empirically supported psychological interventions: Controversies and evidence. Annual Review of Psychology, 52, 685-716.

The therapist seeks in a variety of ways to produce cognitive change—change in an individual’s thinking and belief system—in order to bring about lasting emotional and behavioral change.

Controlled studies have proven its efficacy in the treatment of various anxiety and depressive disorders. By a wide margin, CBT has more evidence from well-controlled research showing that it works for specified disorders than any other treatment. For example, according to a review article in 2001, approximately 80% of the treatments for specific disorders (for both adults and children) characterized as having research support fall within the CBT class.⁷ Consequently, CBT predominates among empirically supported treatments for particular disorders.

The therapist seeks in a variety of ways to produce cognitive change—change in an individual’s thinking and belief system—in order to bring about lasting emotional and behavioral change.

Controlled studies have proven its efficacy in the treatment of various anxiety and depressive disorders. By a wide margin, CBT has more evidence from well-controlled research showing that it works for specified disorders than any other treatment. For example, according to a review article in 2001, approximately 80% of the treatments for specific disorders (for both adults and children) characterized as having research support fall within the CBT class.⁷ Consequently, CBT predominates among empirically supported treatments for particular disorders.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was developed in the 1960s by Aaron T. Beck. CBT aims to change a person’s maladaptive behaviors through identifying and changing distorted thought patterns and negative emotional responses. Treatment is done through conversation and collaboration between the patient and the therapist. CBT has received an incredibly substantial amount of empirical study, validation, and clinical application.

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was developed in the 1960s by Aaron T. Beck. CBT aims to change a person’s maladaptive behaviors through identifying and changing distorted thought patterns and negative emotional responses. Treatment is done through conversation and collaboration between the patient and the therapist. CBT has received an incredibly substantial amount of empirical study, validation, and clinical application.

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1. Beck, A. T. (1964). Thinking and depression: II. Theory and therapy. Archives of General Psychiatry, 10, 561-571.
2. Beck, J. S. (1995). Cognitive therapy: Basics and beyond. New York: The Guilford Press.
3. Ellis, A. (1962). Reason and emotion in psychotherapy. New York: Lyle Stuart.
4. Meichenbaum, D. (1977). Cognitive-behavior modification: An integrative approach. New York: Plenum Press.
5. Lazarus, A. (1976). Multimodal behavior therapy. New York: Springer.
6. Rush, A. J., Beck, A. T., Kovacs, M., & Hollon, S. D. (1977). Comparative efficacy of cognitive therapy and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of depressed outpatients. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 1(1), 17-37.
7. Chambless, D. L., & Ollendick, T. H. (2001). Empirically supported psychological interventions: Controversies and evidence. Annual Review of Psychology, 52, 685-716.

Cognitive therapy was developed by Aaron T. Beck at the University of Pennsylvania in the early 1960’s as a structured, short-term, present-oriented psychotherapy for depression. The practice of cognitive therapy was directed toward solving current problems and modifying dysfunctional thinking and behavior.¹Since that time, Beck and others have successfully adapted this therapy to a wide array of psychiatric disorders and populations. The cognitive model proposes that distorted or dysfunctional thinking is common to all psychological disturbances and subsequently influences the patient’s mood and behavior.²Realistic evaluation and modification of thoughts are one aspect of cognitive treatment with a patient’s improvement resulting from the modification of those underlying dysfunctional beliefs.² The therapist seeks in a variety of ways to produce cognitive change—change in an individual’s thinking and belief system—in order to bring about lasting emotional and behavioral change.

Various forms of cognitive behavioral therapy have been developed by other theorists as well such as Albert Ellis’s rational-emotive therapy,³Donald Meichenbaum’s cognitive-behavioral modification,⁴ and Arnold Lazarus’s multimodal therapy.⁵ Cognitive therapy has been extensively tested since the first outcome study was published in 1977.⁶ Controlled studies have proven its efficacy in the treatment of various anxiety and depressive disorders. By a wide margin, CBT has more evidence from well-controlled research showing that it works for specified disorders than any other treatment. For example, according to a review article in 2001, approximately 80% of the treatments for specific disorders (for both adults and children) characterized as having research support fall within the CBT class.⁷ Consequently, CBT predominates among empirically supported treatments for particular disorders.