Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT is based on the assumption that many difficulties with mood and social interaction are caused by distorted beliefs. The first step is to inventory strengths and consolidate them. After that, CBT-based therapy addresses specific, client-identified problems--what's not working. Building on the client's strengths, client and therapist collaborate together on finding a solution. Getting to a solution may require an analysis of habits and re-evaluation of beliefs in session. But between sessions, client will also try out new behaviors. Homework--doing something new--is the only way to reap the benefit of thinking new thoughts.
CBT is based on the assumption that many difficulties with mood and social interaction are caused by distorted beliefs. The first step is to inventory strengths and consolidate them. After that, CBT-based therapy addresses specific, client-identified problems--what's not working. Building on the client's strengths, client and therapist collaborate together on finding a solution. Getting to a solution may require an analysis of habits and re-evaluation of beliefs in session. But between sessions, client will also try out new behaviors. Homework--doing something new--is the only way to reap the benefit of thinking new thoughts.