We are what we think… <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imagine, two friends who works\ntogether at the same workplace are going to have coffee outside office. While\nthey were walking down the stairs, a colleague of theirs comes running to them\nand asks them to come back to the as the boss is looking for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the friends think: \u201cohh, I\nthink the boss might pissed as we were going out for the coffee, or may be he\nfound some mistakes in the project that I submitted.\u201d As a result of this\nthought process he feels nervous and starts panicking <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other friend on the other hand\nthinks \u201cfine let\u2019s meet the boss first, he might need some help with something.\nWill carry on with the coffee later\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two people might be in the same situation but the way they feel about it and the way the react to it is totally different. CBT model emphasizes that it is not the situation that causes the emotional distress that an individual experiences. CBT argues that it is the individual\u2019s interpretation or view of that event or situation which causes the emotional distress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does CBT works?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a\ntalking therapy which helps people understand their thoughts emotions and\nbehaviours in different situations. Our thoughts, physical actions and emotions\nare all linked, and they influence each other. Changing our thought process\nwill definitely bring the change in other aspects too. CBT works by focussing\non the negative thoughts and learning how to challenge them, as well as\nlearning how to change unhelpful behaviours such as avoidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is natural and common to have\nnegative thoughts when one is feeling low and anxious. The negative thoughts\npops into our mind without any effort and automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a person is experiencing low mood,\nhe or she may think of the world, the future and even themselves in a negative\nway. Eventually they start feeling worthless, helpless and hopeless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If a person is experiencing anxiety\nthe negative automatic thought might be he overestimating threat and danger\naround him, and he would feel, when that situation comes he won\u2019t be able to\ncope or escape it. Some people may try to avoid the situation of anxiety all\ntogether. This may give momentary relief but in the long run it\u2019s not helpful,\nin fact it ends up reinforcing the avoiding behaviour. This cycle needs to be\nbroken, and CBT helps in doing so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Can you brief about the steps of cognitive\nbehaviour therapy? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step, while doing CBT is to\nhelp the patient set goals<\/strong>, mutually, keeping these points in mind: <\/p>\n\n\n\n While we set the goals, it is\nimportant to keep in mind that it may be difficultly for patients to change the\nthought process and habit of their lifetime in a few weeks. Remind yourself\nthat improvement can be gradual, which is normal<\/p>\n\n\n\n and to be expected. The homework\nassignment which is discussed by the patient and therapist, needs to be\ncompleted by the patient before coming for the next session. If the patient\nmisses the homework, the therapy might not get forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Second step is called thought challenging<\/strong>. With different techniques the patient learns how to manage negative automatic thoughts, which will help them manage their low mood and anxiety by realizing that most of their thoughts are extreme and unrealistic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This step can be further divided into three steps:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Third step is called problem solving.\nAlthough people who experience low mood or anxiety may worry about things in\ngeneral, sometimes there may actually be a need to deal with problems and\ndifficulties in a practical way. It can be done by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The fourth and final step is of\nfollow ups. Even though a patient may benefit out of CBT, but sometimes he or\nshe may just go back to their old habits. It takes practise and efforts to\ndevelop new habits and in order to prevent relapse, it is vital to keep a check\nand also have a prevention plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the common questions which may help you: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who is authorized to execute CBT sessions? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Only a RCI licensed professional is\ncalled a Clinical Psychologist and is authorised to conduct CBT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Can CBT help in depression? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, CBT is the first line treatment\npan with other therapies used to treat depression. Any kind of maladaptive\nthought and thought disorders can be treated by CBT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who all can be treated by CBT? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Evidence suggests it can be an\neffective treatment for a range of mental health problems, such\nas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Can CBT be conducted on different age groups? <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CBT can be administered on children, adults, adolescents, couples and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where Can I get the Cognitive behavior therapy ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will get the best Cognitive behavior therapy in kolkata.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n