| Back | CBT is a form of psychological treatment and a type of talking therapy, which helps people to manage their problems primary by restructuring their existing beliefs which link to their behavioral consequences; it was derived from Ellis’ (1962) model. The process of CBT is described by the ABCDE model; The psychologists identify the activating event (A) and attempts to identify the derived faulty belief system as a result of it (B) and then tries to see if there are consequences as a result of these beliefs (C). The psychologist then attempts to challenge the irrational belief (D) to restructure – change – the belief (E). The therapist during this therapy will set goals for the patient to think in more positive or adaptive ways, and will mainly focus on their present situation. Therapists often encourage their clients to keep a diary to record thought patterns, feelings and actions, and after a therapy session is over, they may give the client homework, where they continue to work on the behavior outside the therapy sessions. |