Pg-Certificate CBT-2017 Dr.Bashir Ahmad (Course Director)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy An introduction

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT is a focused form of psychotherapy based on a model suggesting that psychological disorders involve dysfunctional thinking  The way individuals feel and behave is influenced by the way they structure their experiences Modifying dysfunctional thinking provides improvements in symptoms   Therapy is driven by a cognitive conceptualization and uses a variety of strategies

The basic principles of CBT Principle No. 1 Cognitive behavior therapy is based on an ever-evolving formulation of patients’ problems and an individual conceptualization of each patient in cognitive terms.

The basic principles of CBT Principle No. 2 Cognitive behavior therapy requires a sound therapeutic alliance. 

The basic principles of CBT Principle No. 3 Cognitive behavior therapy emphasizes collaboration and active participation

The basic principles of CBT Principle No. 4 Cognitive behavior therapy is goal oriented and problem focused.

The basic principles of CBT Principle No. 5 Cognitive behavior therapy initially emphasizes the present.

The basic principles of CBT Principle No. 6 Cognitive behavior therapy is educative, aims to teach the patient to be her own therapist, and emphasizes relapse prevention

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