COGNITIVE

BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
PRISCILA AGUIRRE GUERRA

WHAT IS COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL

THERAPY
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of
psychological treatment oriented activity in which
the therapist and patient work together to identify
and solve problems.
Therapists help patients overcome their difficulties
through a treatment focused on changing thought
patterns, so that the modification of behavior and
emotional state is obtained.

PRECURSOR Y ENFOQUE
It is a model oriented behaviorism cognitivism
its precursor is aaron beck

CHARACTERISTICS OF COGNITIVE
BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
CBT is based on two distinct tasks:
cognitive restructuring, in which the therapist and
patient work together to change patterns of thinking,
and behavioral activation, in which patients learn to
overcome obstacles to participate in activities they
enjoy.
CBT focuses on the immediate present: what and how
a person thinks only of why a person thinks so.

 CBT focuses on specific problems. At meetings behavioral

problems and thought are identified, prioritized and are
specifically addressed.
CBT is goal-oriented. By working with your therapist is asked
patients to define goals for each session as well as long term
goals.
The CBT approach is educational. The therapist uses
structured learning experience that teaches patients to
monitor and write your negative thoughts and mental images.
The goal is to recognize how are you thoughts affect your
mood, behavior and physical condition. Therapists teach
important to deal with situations such as problem solving skills.

 TCC patients take an active role in learning

during the sessions. They are given tasks to do at
home at the end of the sessions, and reviewed the
next session.
CBT is time-limited, treatment usually lasts 14-16
sessions

THERAPEUTIC TARGET
The goals of cognitive therapy is to help people
achieve relief from their disorder and prevent
recidivism.
The work session is to help people solve their
problems in real life and teach them to change
their inappropriate thoughts, dysfunctional behavior
and distressing affection.

HOW IT WORKS IN COGNITIVE

BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
A cognitive behavioral therapist try to explore links
between thoughts and emotions that occur before
disruptive behaviors in people with mental.

THE CONDITIONS OR DISEASES THAT

IS
Cognitive behavioral therapy is used for many
anxiety disorders such as obsessive compulsive
disorder (OCD), panic disorder and post-traumatic
stress),
and
accompanied
by
psychiatric
medications, can help people with schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, eating disorders
(bulimia, anorexia), panic attacks, obsessive
compulsive disorder, substance abuse and other
mental illnesses.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
treatment for depression.

is

an

effective

 anger
Ansiedad
Agorafobia and panic attacks with agoraphobia
Dentofobia
generalized anxiety
Obsessive compulsive
panic
Estrs posttraumatic
social phobia
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD and ADHD)
bipolar
borderline personality (Borderline)
dissociative
Anorexia
Trastorno binge
Bulimia
Ludopata (gambling)
Esquizofrenia
Seasonal Affective
alcoholism

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SESSION

Much of the work in the sessions is to help people
solve their real life problems and teach them to
change their inappropriate thoughts, dysfunctional
behavior and disturbing emotions. Therapists
treatment plan based on a formulation cognitive
disorders patient.
.

TIPO DE SITUACIONES O
PROBLEMAICAS A LA QUE TRATA CON
MAS ESPECIALIDAD
CBT is appropriate for people looking for a more structured and targeted
intervention, which expect explicit guidance from the therapist.
CBT may not be appropriate for some patients. Those who do not have a
specific "subject" of behavior you want to attend and whose goals for
therapy are profound insight and exploration to find explanations that go
back to the past, may find better help in psychodynamic therapy, such
as psychoanalysis, or the systemic therapy. Since CBT only addresses
specific issues not addressed possible underlying causes, such as
childhood difficulties.
Furthermore, because the structured nature of the TCC, it may not be
appropriate for people with complex psychological needs being or
learning disabilities.
The CC intervention may be inappropriate for some severe psychotic
patients and patients with organic brain damage or traumatic brain
injury