Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the belief that behavioural and emotional probems can be overcome by changing the way we think. It may not be successful for everyone however it is a common sense approach to many modern-day issues. It helps us change from having an unhealthy thought into developing flexible, non-extreme and self-helping belief. This does not mean that our problems are all in our mind...it means that we are influenced by our thoughts. For example if we think we cannot deal with something, we will be correct. However if we think we CAN deal with something, we are also correct. We are influenced by our thinking of the situation. Hopefully CBT can train us to cope with negative thoughts.
Why have Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been successful in many cases for the following conditions:
* Depression
* Anxiety, panic
* Obsessive behaviour
* Health anxiety and long term health problems
* For planning healthy eating
* For planning ways to return to work #
# It can be used as part of a condition management programme to teach new ways of dealing with tensions or anxieties in order to help us relax more effectively. I am happy to help you discuss issues or worries you may have relating to your current or prospective employment situations.
Positive v negative thinking
Many times the way we think can lead to self-destructive behaviour or isolating and mood-depressing behaviour or avoidance behaviour. This can be event based, for example the break up of a partnership or failing at exams; or it may be learned behaviour - how we were brought up. We get into the habit of thinking negative thoughts and therefore act in a negative way. We may even blame everyone around us for the way we feel and act. It is after all "their fault" we feel this way. However "they" have no control over your thoughts. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy will teach us to take responsibility for our own thoughts and put them into perspective. If you are interested in the Power of Positive Thought, you may be interested in the work of Dr Masara Emoto.
Please note: if you have difficulty in dealing with your negative thoughts and emotions you should see your Health Professional who may refer you on to a Psychologist who specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
