The\ngoal of REBT is to help people alter illogical beliefs and negative thinking patterns so they can overcome psychological problems and mental\ndistress. For instance, a client will identify a situation that causes\nthem stress (e.g., failing a test, giving a presentation, trying to make new\nfriends), evaluate their negative beliefs surrounding the situation (e.g., I am\nnot good enough, this happened because I am dumb, I won\u2019t do well at this, people\ndon\u2019t like me), and evaluate their reaction to the event (e.g., fear, nervousness,\ncrying, anger, etc.). Then they will work to alter their belief system. The\ntherapist will challenge their irrational thoughts to try to change their\nperception.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive Processing Therapy<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that is shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD that have developed after experiencing a variety of traumatic events such as child abuse, combat, rape and natural disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In CPT, patients learn\nhow to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma. In so\ndoing, they create a new understanding and conceptualization of the traumatic\nevent in order to reduce its ongoing negative effects on current life. This\ntreatment is highly recommended for the treatment of PTSD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (frequently used for anxiety and depression)<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) incorporates mindfulness practices such as meditation and breathing exercises. MBCT therapists teach clients how to break away from negative thought patterns that can cause a downward spiral into a depressed state. This helps them fight off depression<\/a> before it takes hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive-Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive-behavioral analysis system of psychotherapy (CBASP) holds the belief that those with chronic depression experience disconnectedness from their environment and therefore have decreased access to important feedback on problematic interpersonal patterns and relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The therapist works with the client to generate empathic behavior, identify and change interpersonal patterns related to depression, and heal interpersonal trauma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBASP\nconsists of three techniques: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Situational Analysis – this is a problem – solving technique designed to help the client realize the consequences of their behavior on others and modify it<\/li>
• Interpersonal Discrimination Exercises – examination of past or present hazardous\/toxic relationships with others and differentiating those from healthier relationships<\/li>
• Behavioral Skill Training\/Rehearsal (e.g., assertiveness training to help individuals with depression modify problematic behaviors)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  Schema-Focused Therapy <\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

  Schema is defined as a \u201clife trap\u201d or a pattern of negative\nbehaviors that an individual repeats over and over again throughout their life.\nIndividuals that would benefit the most from schema focused therapy are those that\ndisplay self-defeating thought patterns and behaviors (e.g., I\u2019m not good\nenough, no one loves me, I am worthless).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  In order for the therapist to effectively address and improve the client\u2019s thinking patterns in schema-focused therapy; three stages must first take place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. The therapist identifies the client\u2019s schemas\/life traps through conversation or questionnaires.<\/li>
  2. The therapist helps the client become aware of their own schemas and learn how to recognize them in their everyday lives.<\/li>
  3. The client becomes more involved in improving their thinking patterns outside of treatment. They learn how to replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts for more positive outcomes.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

     Due to the variety of therapies (discussed above) that incorporate CBT, it is more accurate to consider them cognitive-behavioral therapies in the plural sense because together they form a family of related interventions following underlying principles and assumptions. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Critics of CBT ague that: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

     • The approach is too mechanical and does not address the concerns of the whole patient.<\/li>
     • Trying to modify or change distorted thoughts or ideas is not necessary (according to research<\/a>), and clients with major depression improve just as much following a treatment that contains only the behavioral strategies of CBT (e.g., exposure, doing something different, doing something you enjoy, testing out your beliefs), than after a program containing both behavioral strategies and techniques designed to directly modify distorted thoughts\/ideas.<\/li>
     • Behavioral action on the part of the client and acceptance of one\u2019s beliefs and emotions is a more effective therapeutic strategy, than trying to change the client\u2019s thoughts and beliefs.  The thought is that \u201cit is okay to have these thoughts-they don\u2019t define you. Keep taking care of yourself, trying to reach your goals, and moving forward.” <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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       Additional Information about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

       Because so much of the research backs CBT, but some studies show that only portions of it are beneficial (e.g., behavioral action) a new wave of therapy is emerging that attempts to better balance acceptance and change-based strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is actually one of these therapies. DBT is empirically-based and has shown to be effective in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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