CBT ... Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasises the important role of thinking about what you are thinking and feeling. It is not a distinct therapeutic technique as there are various approaches to CBT including Rational Emotive Therapy, Rational Behaviour Therapy, Rational Living Therapy, and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy.
Most CBT therapies have the following principles.
- CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviours, not the external events, people, or situations.
- CBT is considered to be quick in obtaining results.
- A sound therapeutic relationship is necessary for effective therapy.
- CBT is a collaborative process between therapist and client.
- Homework is an essential feature of CBT therapy.
At Mind For Life we have a unique programme that utilises some of the basic elements of CBT, however, our techniques have developed the CBT tool into a more powerful and effective process, reducing the client time spent in therapy. The corner-stone of the programme is the Dynamic Thought Transfer Technique TM plus our methods of teaching. We specialise in Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to help overcome depression. This type of therapy is approved by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). We do not have any magic formulas or special powers, we do not tell people how to live their lives … what we do is guide, teach, support, and encourage; if the client fully participates in the programme, then they will develop enthusiasm and curiosity about this Earth Experience, valuing health. Every person who has fully participated in the programme has created new opportunities in their lives … without exception.
I have developed a Tool which records the client's feelings at the start of therapy, the higher the score the greater negativity and time spent in that modality. This enables me to measure the effectiveness of my therapeutic programme in a dynamic and powerful way throughout the process. This is hard evidence that my programme of healing and change really works in a short time frame of 6 weeks. All it takes is full participation in the programme.
The following table is an extract of data from clients with initial issues of stress, anxiety, depression, various addictions including weight issues, IBS, relationship and bereavement issues, as well as work related, lack of confidence and self-esteem, and academic related issues, who completed my 6 week therapy programme between February 2008 and June 2009. The table shows significant improvements in 8 key areas.
Average score at start of therapy. |
Average score after 4/6 weeks of therapy |
% improvement |
|
| Trying to please other people. | 68 |
29 |
57% |
| Thinking about the past. | 66 |
25 |
62% |
| Thinking about the future. | 65 |
55 |
16% |
| Thinking about revenge. | 22 |
10 |
55% |
| Thinking negative about self. | 71 |
25 |
64% |
| Thinking about regrets & failure. | 59 |
20 |
66% |
| Worrying. | 77 |
34 |
56% |
| Trying to control other people. | 39 |
18 |
53% |
The small improvement in 'Thinking about the future' is infact a mixed result, in that many clients report that their thoughts about their future after the 6 week therapy programme is brighter and more positive; whereas the score at the start of therapy was from a negative view point.
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