Therapeutic Methods in cognitive behavioral therapy
What does CBT treatment involve?
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—commonly referred to as CBT—is a research-based therapy and a collective term for many different psychotherapeutic approaches; as a psychotherapist, you need to be able to use them all.
CBT is based on various therapeutic approaches, such as:
behavioral therapy
schema therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy
In CBT, we use effective, research-based treatment methods for common mental health conditions such as:
depression/low mood
various anxiety-related diagnoses
social phobia
panic attack
generalized anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
specific phobia
agoraphobia
health anxiety
PTSD
bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders
CBT focuses on changing negative thought and behavior patterns through theoretical and practical exercises. The goal of the therapy is to learn to cope with challenges in a more effective way and to be able to live the life one desires. In CBT, the client plays an active role in the therapy.
Therapeutic Methods in CBT
Behavioral Therapy (BT)
Behavioral therapy (BT) is the method on which all CBT is based and which has its roots in Aaron Beck’s research-based approaches for clients with depression and anxiety. All CBT work is BT, in which we take a closer look at thoughts and behaviors that tend to be either too little or too much in the client’s life. We then focus specifically on these behaviors to reduce the challenges in life.
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy is used with clients who need to work through their childhood experiences and who need tools to live a life that is not shaped by a traumatic childhood.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used, for example, for people who ruminate a lot and need methods to learn how to manage their thoughts in a more effective way. ACT is also used for clients who have difficulty accepting certain life-changing events, and for couples who need tools to better understand each other’s perspectives. When you undergo CBT, ACT methods are always used regardless of diagnosis; in other words, ACT is a very useful method. Similarly, compassion-focused therapy methods are actively used today with all clients undergoing CBT.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness works well for people who feel stressed, as it helps them learn to live more in the here and now. For people with PTSD and obsessive-compulsive disorder, mindfulness is also an important tool for learning to tolerate not acting on their traumatic memories or obsessive thoughts.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Behavioral therapy (BT) is the method on which all CBT is based and which has its roots in Aaron Beck’s research-based approaches for clients with depression and anxiety. All CBT work is BT, in which we take a closer look at thoughts and behaviors that tend to be either too little or too much in the client’s life. We then focus specifically on these behaviors to reduce the challenges in life.
One-time counseling sessions and longer-term therapy
We offer both one-time counseling sessions and longer-term therapy in the form of rehabilitative psychotherapy.
Option for a free 30-minute introductory consultation
There are many different forms of psychotherapy in addition to the one we offer (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT). As a client, it can therefore be difficult to know which form of therapy is recommended for your specific diagnosis or diagnoses.
For many clients, it is also crucial that they perceive their therapist as empathetic and that they feel heard. Therefore, it may be helpful to have a brief initial meeting to learn more about CBT as a form of psychotherapy.
We therefore offer a free 30-minute consultation during which we’ll tell you more about how we work and what we recommend for you as a client.
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