CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that helps patients understand how thoughts affect emotions and behaviours.
The main foundation of CBT is that by changing the way we think, we can change the way we feel and react to life situations.

Basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy:

The relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviours:
CBT teaches that our thoughts affect emotions, and these in turn affect our actions. Changing negative thoughts can improve mood and behaviour.
Identification and change of unhelpful thoughts:
Therapy involves recognising automatic, often unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that may be untrue or exaggerated (based on cognitive distortions). The therapist helps the patient replace them with more realistic and positive thoughts.
Practical approach:
CBT focuses on solving current problems. The patient learns practical strategies for dealing with difficult situations and stressors.
Exercises and homework:
To make changes in thinking and behaviour, the patient regularly performs various exercises and homework that help consolidate new skills.
Short-term and targeted:
CBT is usually a short-term therapy focused on achieving specific goals, such as reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression or coping with stress.

CBT is effective in treating many problems, such as depression, anxiety, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and helps patients better understand themselves and gain tools to cope with life’s challenges. More about CBT on the website of the Polish Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy.

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