Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Society of Clinical Psychology
Through therapy, exercises, and homework, a therapist encourages people to recognize and gain control over their automatic thoughts and to learn ways to change their behaviors. As a result, a person may feel better, leading to a more positive cycle between these three things. While you and the therapist should set specific goals, the general aim of CBT is to reframe negative thoughts into positive feelings and behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a treatment approach that helps you recognize negative or unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT often targets cognitive distortions, or irrational patterns of thought that can negatively… Read More
