Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

A psychological therapy that combines cognitive therapy to address thinking processes and behaviour therapy to focus on responses to those thoughts.

How frequently do CBT sessions typically occur?

Once a week or fortnight for between five and twenty sessions.

What is the primary goal of CBT?

To help patients identify and change irrational and unhelpful thoughts.

What technique may be used in CBT to illustrate the relationship between thoughts, behaviour, and emotions?

Drawing diagrams for patients.

Why do individuals keep a diary in CBT?

To identify how they react to certain events.

What happens once negative thought patterns are identified in CBT?

Patients practice replacing negative thoughts with positive ones during everyday events.

What is a key component of CBT treatment involving the therapist?

Homework assignments that may include reading material or tasks for practicing techniques.

What is the purpose of gradual exposure in CBT?

To help patients practice techniques by facing feared objects or situations.