Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing patterns of thinking to help manage problems. It works by breaking problems down into smaller parts and helping clients evaluate how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. CBT can be done individually or in groups, and clients can also use self-help books or computer programs. While not a quick fix, CBT teaches clients techniques like distinguishing thoughts from facts and identifying negative thought patterns to develop more balanced perspectives. The goal is for clients to act as their own therapist by applying CBT skills to address challenges.

1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
BY
Divya Gulati
Pooja Jassani
Jyotsna Krishnan( Jo)

2. What is it ?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – It simply changes a certain
pattern of thinking (Cognitive) .

3. How does it work?
It helps the client make sense of overwhelming
problems by dividing them into smaller parts.

4. The 4 areas of assessment in
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

5. Situation:You've had a bad day, feel fed up, so go out shopping. As you walk down the
road, someone you know walks by and, apparently, ignores you.
Unhelpful helpful
Thoughts Low and rejected Concerned for the
other person
Feeling Stomach cramps,
low energy, feel
sick
None – Feel
comfortable
physical Go and avoid them Get in touch to
make sure they are
okay

6. More info:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be done individually or with a group of people.
Clients can also use self-help book or computer program to help them evaluate their
feelings and thoughts.

7. Effectiveness of CBT
• Evidence based therapy
• Cognitive-behavioral therapists seek to acquire
evidence to determine the accuracy of their theories
and effectiveness of their techniques.
• Therapist ask questions to obtain a clear, accurate
picture of the client's experience. Therapists also look
for evidence in relation to their clients' thoughts, and
encourage clients to base thinking on the FACTS (the
evidence).

8. CBT is not a quick fix. A therapist is like a personal trainer that advises and
encourages - but cannot 'do' it for you.

9. PROFILE
Biodata: Jyotsna (Jo)
Full Time student at Raffles Institution.
Problem: Just broke up with fiance.
Failed in exam.
Embarrassed own self and disappointed
family.
Cannot concentrate in studies.

10. Techniques Used
• Distinguishing Thoughts From Facts – Thoughts are
hypotheses, description, perspective, and even
guesses.
A = Activating Event B = Belief (thought) C = Consequence:
feeling/thought

11. Techniques Used
• Importance of distinguishing a negative
thought from possible facts.
• Homework for the client in our role play .
Negative thought Other possible facts

12. THE END
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