{"id":6168,"date":"2021-12-17T10:34:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T02:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=6168"},"modified":"2022-01-12T16:39:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T08:39:49","slug":"cognitive-behavioural-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cognitive Behavioural Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#cbt1\">What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?<\/a><\/strong> | <strong><a href=\"#cbt2\">How does it work?<\/a> <\/strong>| <strong><a href=\"#cbt3\">Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0| <strong><a href=\"#cbt4\">What to Expect during Sessions?<\/a><\/strong> | <strong><a href=\"#cbt5\">FAQ<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div   class='hr hr-short hr-center   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_heading  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Cognitive-Behavioural-Therapy-1080x430.jpeg' alt='' title='Cognitive Behavioural Therapy' height=\"430\" width=\"1080\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  id=\"cbt1\"  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of <a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=6098\">psychotherapy<\/a> that is based on the theory that how we make sense of a situation determines how we feel and behave. It operates on the principle that:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How we feel (emotions) influences what we do and how we think.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we do (behaviours) influence how we feel and think.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How we think (thoughts) influences what we do and how we feel.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to this theory, behind our longstanding problems or mental distress often lies vicious cycles of automatic unhelpful thoughts, coping behaviours, emotions, and bodily sensations that reinforce each other, causing further distress.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_two_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>For instance, a person may have a phobia of dogs. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time they see a dog, they get anxious (<em>emotion<\/em>). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might experience physiological reactions such as an increased heart rate and sweaty palms. Their heart starts beating faster and they may get sweaty palms. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, they think that they are going to get hurt by the dog (<em>thoughts<\/em>) so they actively avoid the dog (<em>behaviour<\/em>). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their body calms down once they have successfully avoided the dog, bringing them a sense of relief and safety (<em>emotions<\/em>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-8  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CBT-graphic.gif' alt='' title='CBT graphic' height=\"895\" width=\"1080\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sense of safety reinforces the escape behaviour. Over time, this person learns that avoidance will make them feel safe and thus the cycle is reinforced.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that the thought-feeling-behaviour components are interdependent, the CBT modality focuses on intervening at either the thought or behavioural component to influence the trajectory of a person\u2019s reaction to situations. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  id=\"cbt2\"  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy work?<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological problems arise from unhelpful thoughts and behaviour learned over time that mutually influence how we act and feel. By learning helpful ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, individuals learn to cope better with problems, which reduces distress and improves functioning [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/ptsd-guideline\/patients-and-families\/cognitive-behavioral\">1<\/a>]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. CBT works to target presenting thoughts and behaviours through various strategies:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Techniques Used in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Recognising <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some techniques to change our thinking patterns include unpacking thoughts that may contribute to unproductive behaviours that cause distress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>CBT helps individuals <strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify triggers<\/strong> (e.g., meeting new people) that evoke a certain reaction (e.g., intense <a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=5711\">anxiety<\/a>), which in turn results in certain behaviours (e.g., avoidance of tasks that require socialising). <strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognising the thoughts behind this reaction<\/strong> (e.g., a fear of meeting new people due to previous negative bad experiences) helps individuals become <strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aware of how unhelpful thought patterns<\/strong> influence their reactions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT then introduces techniques to <strong>reframe these negative thought patterns<\/strong> into more positive and productive thoughts. For example, the therapist might facilitate the process of helping the client realise that their thought of \u201cI will surely say something wrong and cause people to judge me\u201d to \u201cI will take time to build my social skills one step at a time\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This reduction of emotional intensity and reframing of thoughts positions the client to feel more empowered to behave differently and in turn, see different outcomes. In other words, CBT helps individuals learn to recognise\u00a0dysfunctional thought patterns and develop more rational, grounded ways of understanding challenging situations [<a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pagepressjournals.org\/index.php\/hpr\/article\/view\/hpr.2014.1603\">2<\/a>].<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Addressing Unhelpful Behaviour<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are techniques to change unproductive behaviour as well including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>gradually exposing the client to their fear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps people systematically approach what they fear.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>using role-play <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to prepare for difficult situations (e.g. having social anxiety when meeting someone new) so that the client will have techniques that they can rely on (things they can say, what should they do when they meet someone).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>learning skills <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to cope more healthily\u00a0 (e.g. instead of giving up when stressed, break down tasks into smaller segments or try journalling).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  id=\"cbt3\"  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >When Do Therapists Use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT is one of the most widely used modalities [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279297\/#:~:text=Cognitive%20behavioral%20therapy%20(CBT)%20is,or%20problem%20to%20be%20treated\">3<\/a>] given its demonstrated effectiveness\u00a0 for a wide range of problems including, but not limited to [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/ptsd-guideline\/patients-and-families\/cognitive-behavioral\">1<\/a>]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=5732\">Depression<\/a> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7001356\/\">4<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=5711\">Anxiety disorders<\/a> [<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/da.22728\">5<\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and drug use problems [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/publications\/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition\/evidence-based-approaches-to-drug-addiction-treatment\/behavioral-therapies\/cognitive-behavioral-therapy\">6<\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating disorders [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0005796716301619?via%3Dihub\">7<\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) [<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/da.22728\">5<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phobias\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpjournals.org\/doi\/10.7326\/M14-2841\">8<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, CBT can be tailored to the needs of the individual and used for all ages [<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs10608-012-9476-1\">9<\/a>]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This makes it applicable to various conditions and can even be used with children. Additionally, CBT sessions are not limited to the therapy room. Since it has been found to be effective online or face-to-face, CBT can be conducted where the individual feels more comfortable [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/8283-the-effectiveness-of-internet-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-in-treatment-of-psychiatric-disorders\">10<\/a>].<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0CBT aims to equip clients with skills that they can use when they face difficult situations in the future. The skills learned can be incorporated into aspects of daily life even outside of therapy sessions [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0272735810000899\">11<\/a>].<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Factors Affecting the Effectiveness<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maximise effectiveness, therapists commonly assign clients some homework centred around skills application between sessions. Active participation from clients to be intentional in implementing the skills to their everyday routines is crucial before they are likely to see positive outcomes in having healthier automatic thought and behaviour patterns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important to acknowledge that change takes time, thus progress might not be immediately apparent. Automatic negative thought patterns and behaviours are usually a result of deep-seated beliefs developed over a long period of time. One can expect to go through a process for them to unpack and unlearn existing habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  id=\"cbt4\"  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What to Expect during Sessions?<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no one-size-fits-all approach as therapists tailor the CBT sessions to the individual\u2019s needs. Since CBT aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills to navigate challenges in their life, CBT is applicable both for short- and long-term session commitments. After the initial assessment, your therapist would have a better idea of what you need in your CBT journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, the first session will involve setting goals for therapy as well as finding out the reason for coming to therapy. This is to help the therapist gain a better understanding of your situation in order to better tailor the intervention to suit your needs. The therapist may ask about your background, like your relationships with family, friends or romantic ones, career or education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsequently, the therapist will explore the issues that brought you to therapy. This process might involve identifying your thought processes and feelings towards the issue, and how you acted in that situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A typical session will involve agenda-setting for what you want to achieve through that session. Subsequently, the therapist will use different techniques to address any concerns you may have. Lastly, the therapist will review the session and assign any homework that might be helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  id=\"cbt5\"  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >FAQ<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-1-container\">1. You mentioned that CBT is short-term. Does this make it less effective?<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-1-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that CBT is effective across different psychological problems and age groups [<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs10608-012-9476-1\">9<\/a>]. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although its duration may not be as long as other <a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=6098\">psychotherapeutic approaches<\/a>, the sessions will continue until you feel confident in your ability to tackle stressful situations in your life. This is why the number of sessions may vary between individuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-2\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-2-container\">2. Do I need to prepare for CBT sessions?<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-2-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapists are trained professionals who will guide you through your sessions. However, having an awareness of what you would like to work on would be most effective in facilitating the session\u2019s flow. As sessions proceed, preparing for CBT sessions can look like implementing the skills discussed during sessions into your week, and noting down what worked or did not work for review during therapy sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-3\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-3-container\">3. Are there problems CBT cannot help?<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-3-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although therapists might vary in the conditions they specialise in, CBT has been proven to be effective for most psychological problems [<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs10608-012-9476-1\">9<\/a>]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Beyond the topics themselves, at times client preferences, personality, and characteristics come into play as well. For clients who might have difficulty unpacking and verbalizing their inner thoughts, they might find themselves benefitting from other counselling modalities instead.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-4\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-4-container\">4. CBT seems to overlap with different modalities. What are the differences between CBT and other forms of therapies?<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-4-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT focuses on the interactions between our thoughts, behaviours and feelings. In CBT, therapeutic approaches focus on shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns to something that is more productive.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DBT focuses on acceptance and validation of the client\u2019s situation while equipping them with problem-solving techniques<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In MBCT, the focus is largely on our thoughts. It is a combination of cognitive therapy and mindfulness. Therapeutic approaches include being aware of one\u2019s thoughts without placing any judgement on them [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorfrancis.com\/books\/mono\/10.4324\/9781315627229\/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-windy-dryden-rebecca-crane\">12<\/a>].\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also incorporates cognitive therapy techniques like transforming negative automatic thoughts into something more positive and helpful [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovepress.com\/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-for-depression-trends-and-developm-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PRBM\">13<\/a>].<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6168","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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