Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was developed in the 1950s and is associated with names like Wolpe, Skinner, Eysenck, and Shapiro, and the behavioral theories of conditioned reflex and learning. Behavior meets cognitive approach, focusing on perception, thought, and internal dialogue. It is a structured approach that emphasizes how a person understands and interprets the environment and events in their life, aiming to acquire strategies to control fear and negative thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sessions are conducted weekly. The therapist encourages the patient to express thoughts and emotions related to their life here and now, lower the bar of expectations, and gain awareness of the emotions hindering their ability to enjoy the present moment. Through specific techniques and exercises, the patient gradually adopts functional ways to manage their thoughts and emotions.