Friday, May 6, 2016

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Produces Results In Short Time

By Stephen Schmidt


There is a practical type of therapy that sets and reaches a goal in a short time. It succeeds by changing incorrect beliefs the patient accepts as being true. These wrong beliefs might be stopping him from seeing the truth. Through cognitive behavioral therapy the patient in New Jersey can resolve issues.

CBT is explained as a short-term psychotherapy. It identifies the problem and determines how to change it. People have inaccurate beliefs and do not realize that by changing those beliefs, they can overcome the problem.

Immediate recognition of what needs changing is the single factor that makes it short term. A goal is set and achieved in a pre-planned number of sessions. If the patient can release the belief that he will not be successful at anything, he can replace it with a new and positive belief. A new positive belief will free him to achieve success.

The CBT therapist helps her identify the wrong belief she holds. If she cannot apply for a good job it might be that she does not believe she is good enough. Once that negative belief is changed to a positive one, she will know that she can not only get the job, but be good at it.

The first appointment identifies the disorder the patient feels is impacting his life. There is no exploring past events. CBT is concerned with how the patient feels currently. Therapy finds the best way to resolve whatever troubles him.

One example deals with fear of dogs. People love dogs, unless they have been bitten. If that fear prevents the client from continuing a relationship with a dog owner, it can be overcome. The client may never get to the point where she adores the pooch. However, she can learn to accept having the pet in her life without dislike or fear.

Counseling may begin by talking about dogs and focusing on why people love their pets. Looking at pictures of all the breeds may be the next step. She may be assigned the homework of driving to a dog park, sitting in her car and watching the interaction of owners with their dogs and dogs to each other.

Next she may be given the assignment to walk down the sidewalk and pass a dog on a leash. She will accept feeling uncomfortable and repeat the process a number of times. Eventually, she will visit a friend who has a dog, reach down and pet it. She might gradually pet larger and larger dogs.

Homework assignments are used as an integral part of CBT. The patient will be advised about that during the first appointment. Visiting the local humane society will be one of those assignments. She may learn to empathize with dogs longing to be adopted and go to their forever homes. Being close to them may no longer feel threatening.

She may achieve the goal of being able to accept her partners dog. Perhaps one day she will grow to like his furry friend. She will not give up a good relationship because he is unwilling to give up his beloved dog.




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