What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
This accessible information handout describes the key principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an effective form of talking therapy. This tool explains what CBT is and what it involves.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based talking therapy used to address a wide range of difficulties. Central to CBT is the idea that our cognitions, emotional responses and behavior are all interlinked - a change in one affects all of the others. CBT proposes that our actions can inadvertently maintain and exacerbate psychological problems. This What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? information handout is designed to introduce clients to CBT. It provides an overview of key concepts and therapeutic tasks.
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