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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Produces Results In Short Time

By Stephen Schmidt


There is a practical type of therapy that sets and reaches a goal in a short time. It succeeds by changing incorrect beliefs the patient accepts as being true. These wrong beliefs might be stopping him from seeing the truth. Through cognitive behavioral therapy the patient in New Jersey can resolve issues.

You can think of CBT as a type of psychotherapy. It quickly identifies a problem and plans a way to change it. The inaccurate beliefs held by some cannot be recognized on their own. With CBT, they will be able to.

One single factor that makes this short-term therapy successful is the immediate recognition of the problem. It sets a reasonable goal and achieves it in a predetermined number of sessions. If the patient holds the belief that he will never amount to anything, this inaccurate belief will be changed. By changing it, he will be free to become a success.

A CBT therapist will be able to identify his problem. It may be fear of applying and interviewing for a good job. The inaccurate beliefs have prevented him from attempting to get a higher level position. New beliefs may dispel that fear and lead to finding a better job.

No time is wasted figuring out why she has this negative belief. Instead, time and effort are spent changing it to a positive one. CBT does not focus on past events. It deals with what is wrong in the present and how to make it right.

One example deals with fear of dogs. People love dogs, unless they have been bitten. If that fear prevents the client from continuing a relationship with a dog owner, it can be overcome. The client may never get to the point where she adores the pooch. However, she can learn to accept having the pet in her life without dislike or fear.

The course of therapy correcting the belief that all dogs are to be feared starts with a discussion about them. Looking at a movie or book about canines might be next. Then her first homework will be assigned. It is driving to a dog park, sitting in the car and seeing how dogs and owners enjoy playing together with the dogs off-leash.

The next assignment may be to walk down the street and pass a dog being walked on a leash. She may be advised not to look into the dogs eyes as some dogs feel that as a threat. Finally, she might feel able to visit a friend who owns a small dog and pet it.

Growing progressively more able to stroke their fur is an integral part of her CBT therapy. A visit to a humane society is the next step. If she cannot grow to love dogs, she may be able to empathize with their unhappiness at not having homes. Now she is able to be close to many dogs at one time.

She may achieve the goal of being able to accept her partners dog. Perhaps one day she will grow to like his furry friend. She will not give up a good relationship because he is unwilling to give up his beloved dog.




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