Everything You Should Know About Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Definition

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is one of the most commonly used therapies for the treatment of psychological disorders and mental health issues. It is commonly known as CBT. It is a psycho-social intervention that is used to reduce symptoms of mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, etc.

CBT is a kind of talk therapy. It is not only recommended for patients suffering from mental health problems but for everyone who wants to lead a more productive and stress-free life.  It teaches coping skills to people for dealing with various stressful situations in their everyday lives. 

Use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

It is the most preferred form of psychotherapy as it is helpful in dealing with a wide range of issues. This therapy is planned over a fixed period of time and divided into sessions that deal with specific problems & thoughts. Hence it is a structured form of therapy that helps to deal with emotional challenges.

CBT has been found to be effective in managing the following situations:

• Helps in dealing with chronic physical ailments.

• Helps in dealing with grief or loss.

• Helps in dealing with difficult situations that emotional challenges

• Handle the emotional trauma that comes with physical or mental abuse.

• Help in relationship management or marriage counselling.

• Handle the symptoms of mental illness like depression, sleep disorder, eating disorder, etc.

• Helps to manage triggers and relapse of mental health symptoms.

• Helps to manage withdrawal symptoms of the medicines during the treatment of various mental health disorders and diseases.

Preparation for CBT

If you are stuck in a certain stressful situation that is affecting your personal or professional life, you can go ahead with this therapy. Sometimes patients suffering from one or the other physical or mental health condition have also suggested this psychotherapy.

In such cases, here are the  steps you need to take to start the therapy:

• Find the Therapist: This is the first step. You have to search for a well-qualified experienced therapist. You can take references from your doctor, friends, colleagues or simply search on the internet.

• Review the Cost: This is the next step. Understand the fees & costs involved per session and the payment options as well with your therapist. Then speak to your insurance expert to understand what coverage would be provided for psychotherapy.

• Discuss your concern: Sit with your therapist and discuss what you wish to achieve with this therapy. Many times there are couples who come for Marriage Counselling and wish to improve their relationship through this talk therapy, while others come to better deal with some ongoing stressful situations in their lives.

Duration of Therapy

CBT is a short-term therapy. Although it has a different impact on different people, it is easy to understand from the therapist how many sessions would be required to treat and manage certain symptoms and mental health conditions. The duration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Etobicoke depends on the following factors:

1. Type of Mental health disorder you are suffering from

2. How long you have been facing symptoms

3. How severe the symptoms and anxiety are

4. How quickly do you respond to therapy

5. How supportive is your environment

6. How effective is your medication and other ongoing therapy etc

All these conditions together enable your therapist to decide the length of your treatment through this talk therapy.

Benefits of CBT

It has been found to be one of the most successful and broadly applicable therapeutic approaches. It is a highly engaging therapy as it involves the active participation of the patient and is known for its quick results.  It is simply based on the idea that changing thoughts can positively impact the things around us.

Final Words

CBT has been found to be highly successful in managing symptoms of Substance use disorders, Schizophrenia & other psychotic disorders, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Somatoform disorders, Eating disorders, Insomnia, Personality Disorder, Aggression etc.

It enables people to lead a more happy and healthy life by teaching them to channel their emotions in the right way. 

Toronto Psychological Services has experts who with the help of cognitive Behavioral therapy and other psychotherapies can help you deal with any mental health problem you or your loved one may be facing. 

Seek the help of experts and lead and happy & healthy life.

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