Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT)

What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

We’ve probably heard of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) before, but do we really know what it means? In case anyone is a little confused, ONE is here to help break it down!

Essentially, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a type of talk therapy designed to help manage mental health conditions. These could be anxiety, depression, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), to name a few.

The hallmark of CBT is that it emphasises identifying negative thought patterns and teaching healthier behaviours. It’s because CBT is based on the principle that one’s thought and behaviour are inextricably connected.

Some practical, experts-backed tools CBT uses includes:

Exposure therapy

Relaxation techniques

Challenging negative thoughts

and its end goal is to help individuals overcome their mental health condition and grow as a person.

How does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Work?

We’re glad you asked! At ONE, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has 3 stages:

Challenge Negative Thinking Patterns

Our therapists use CBT to identify and reframe negative thought patterns that can cause anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Develop Coping Skills

Through CBT, our therapists then teach clients practical strategies to manage their emotional distress in a healthier and more productive manner.

Improve Communication

Finally, CBT equips our clients with better communication skills so they can build healthier relationships. This gives them a wider, more diverse support network.

What Are 3 Key Elements of ONE’s Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Every therapist approaches CBT a little differently. At ONE, we pride ourselves on 3 key elements of the therapy that our staff provides.

Tailored Approach

ONE’s Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is tailored to address the individual’s specific needs and goals. We listen. We adapt each strategy to suit the individual, such that each therapy session is curated to the client’s unique struggles.

Supportive Environment

It’s important that CBT be done in an environment that clients feel safe enough to express themselves. We guarantee that at ONE Intervention Centre. Our certified therapists provide our clients a safe, judgement-free space to voice their thoughts.

Collaborative Care

We work closely with our client’s loved ones to ensure they have a holistic support network both within and outside of the Centre. We keep our student’s parents and educators regularly updated on their progress to ensure their physical and mental well-being.

What Can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Help With?

Depression And Low Mood

CBT is designed to equip our clients with tools to reframe negative thoughts, improve motivation and increase their overall well-being. The end goal is for the individual to have a more positive mindset and better support on their journey of personal growth.

Social Anxiety

For clients with anxiety, our expert therapists adapt CBT to focus on developing social skills, managing fears and building confidence in social situations. This results in individuals developing a higher sense of self-esteem.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

CBT can provide people with OCD effective strategies to manage intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours and phobic anxieties. This can significantly improve their mental health and overall quality of life.

Too Long, Didn’t Read? Here’s The Summary!

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a type of talk therapy that can effectively manage mental health conditions. It’s based on the understanding that thought influences behaviour, and seeks to reframe one’s thought patterns in order to adapt to healthier behaviours.

Want more? Don’t worry, we’ve got you!

🔗 Cognitive behavioral therapy – Mayo Clinic is a helpful review of CBT that includes a walk-through of how a CBT session could go.

🔗 What are the Benefits of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)? by mylife psychologists dives deeper into the tangible benefits of CBT.

🔗 In brief: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – InformedHealth.org – NCBI Bookshelf is an insightful resource for more information about CBT.

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