Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy, which combines behavioral therapy and cognitive therapy. Both of these therapies aim to change the mindset and response of patients, from negative to positive.
A person's mindset towards something can affect his emotions and behavior. For example, someone whose marriage ends in divorce will think that he is not a good partner, and does not deserve a relationship. The mindset will make him despair, then trigger it to distance themselves from the social sphere. If the condition is left, he will be trapped in a cycle of negative thought patterns, emotions and behavior.
In cognitive behavioral therapy, patients who experience conditions like the one above will learn how to think positively, so that it will produce emotions and positive behavior as well.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be done in personal sessions, either in person or via telephone and video calls. Therapy can also be done in groups, both with family members, or with people who have similar problems. In some conditions, therapy can be done online through a computer.
Indications for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be applied to patients of all ages, who experience the following conditions:- Depression
- Phobias
- Bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Eating Disorders
- OCD
- PTSD
- Sleep disturbance
- Hypochondriasis or excessive anxiety about a disease
- Schizophrenia
- Gambling habit
- Addicted to smoking or alcoholic drinks
- Drug abuse
- Uncontrolled anger
- Relationship or marriage problems
- Not confident
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Warning
Cognitive behavioral therapy will explore unpleasant feelings, experiences, and emotions. Therefore, patients may cry or get angry during therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy with certain techniques, will require the patient to enter situations and conditions that he normally avoided. For example, patients who are afraid of snakes will be motivated to dare to hold snakes. Whereas patients with anxiety disorders will be encouraged to speak in public. Patients will be asked to participate during and outside the therapy session. For example by making notes about mindset, emotions and positive behavior that must be done. Cooperation between patients and therapists is very important, in order to obtain satisfactory therapeutic results.Cognitive Behavior Therapy Preparations
Do not hesitate to ask a few things to the therapist, in this case can be a psychiatrist or psychologist, including related to the method of approach, goals to be achieved through therapy, the duration of each session of therapy, and how many sessions to be followed. In addition, know in advance the costs of consultation for cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is generally a short-term therapy, which is only about 10 to 20 sessions. Before starting therapy, discuss with the therapist the number of sessions needed. In general, the number of therapy sessions depends on several factors such as:- Types of disorders and problems encountered
- Severity of symptoms
- The patient has been suffering for a long time
- Stress level of the patient
- Patient development since starting therapy
- How much support from family and loved ones.
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