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Pros And Cons Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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What are the benefits of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Inpatient success: In a 2002 study DBT, a form of cognitive behavioral therapy provided in an inpatient setting for three months seemed be successful in reducing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, poor inter- personal functioning, poor social adjustment, global psychopathology and self-mutilation in patients with borderline personality disorder. It is now considered the gold standard for treatment of BPD. ...Read more
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I plan on combining hypnotherapy with cognitive behavioral therapy. Are the results of these therapies temporary or permanent?
Depends On You: For a moment think of an important muscle in your body. To strengthen and enlarge the muscle we must exercise it. Once we reach our desired strength and size, we must maintain it with continued exercise. The brain is no different. After courses of psychotherapy and hypnosis, you must continue to practice the skills you learned and use the insights gained. Then your efforts can last forever. ...Read more
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What does it mean to get cognitive behavioral therapy?
Psychotherapy : Cognitive behavioral therapy, or cbt, is a form of therapy in which the individual examines and changes thoughts and behaviors that contributes to his/her problem. For example, if you have depression you usually have negative thoughts about yourself and do behaviors that contribute to your depression. A cbt therapist will give you tips and homework to work on changing those thoughts and behaviors. ...Read more
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What are the complications of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
None: DBT is a treatment approach used by therapists trained in it.It heals by teaching life skills in 4 categories: mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal and distress tolerance.Clients using DBT work on it outside of therapy & can learn it through individual or group therapy.It is neither a medicine nor a cure-all,but can be really effective when used well, in and out of the therapy office. ...Read more
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What are the side-effects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Wallet shrinking: I know of no side effects from this treatment other than changing of behavior. Some might not like the changes but I suspect most would appreciate it. One side effect might be breaking up abusive and controlling relationships and decreased neediness. Which side are you on? ...Read more
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What types of cognitive behaviour therapy or mindfullness training are most useful for managing bipolar?
MBCT and more: Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (mbct) has been shown to reduce recurrent major depression episodes. It may also be helpful for bipolar disorders. Meditation and other mindfulness approaches may also help: mbsd, act, dbt. ...Read more
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What's the basis of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Thoughts matter: The fundamental idea behind cbt is that our interpretations of events affect our emotions and behavior. Thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are interconnected. A change in one of these aspects of our experience influences the others. With cbt, dysfunctional beliefs and negative automatic thoughts are replaced by more functional beliefs and thoughts. As a result we feel and behave better. ...Read more
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What is the difference between cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy?
Focus and Method: Cbt focuses on thinking errors, negative cycles of behavior, and has more therapist-hands-on methods for directly interrupting and correcting those. Pd therapy focuses on the fact that we are often unaware of motives and patterns, usually links them to past events, and also tends to use the relationship more openly to demonstrate how our behavior works in the here-and-now. I combine them. ...Read more
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What is emphasis of cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Revise Your Thinking: The relationship between one's thoughts (cognitions), behaviors, and emotions are emphasized in cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt). Often, when a person feels emotionally distressed there is an identifiable "error" in one's thoughts. These errors include, for example, black-and-white thinking, overgeneralizing, jumping to conclusions, and catastrophizing. Correcting these problems helps a lot. ...Read more
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Is cognitive therapy the same as rational-emotive therapy?
RET as Cognitive Tx: Rational Emotive therapy is one of the firs forms of Cognitive therapy, introduced in 1953. ...Read more
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How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy in dealing with depression and emotional distress?
Very effective: Cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) can be very helpful for depression & emotional distress. With it, you explore your thinking patterns and see how these can lead to depressed feelings. With your therapist's help, you learn ways of moving beyond these, or correcting assumptions that lead to suffering. In terms of effectiveness, cbt can outlast antidepressants, and also improve outcomes. ...Read more
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Please help! what is the difference between cognitive behavioural therapy and psychosocial interventions?
Psychosocial: interventions is a broad term which includes cognitive behavioral therapy, support groups, self-help books, etc. CBT is done w/a mental health professional and has good research data to support its effectiveness. Peace and good health. ...Read more
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What are the pros and cons of various fda-approved drug therapies?
Fibro Meds: There are several medications for fibromyalgia approved by the fda including lyrica, Cymbalta and savella (milnacipran). Most of these mask the symptoms of pain in the patients by working with the body's neurotransmitters. They are helpful, but they are not a cure. Look carefully for underlying causes of the pain. ...Read more
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What can cognitive behavioral therapy involve?
Depends on issues: As might be in any psychotherapy, a lot depends on your concerns along with what you are like. One thing you can expect is a period of time describing yourself, a bit of your history and your present circumstances. Then, there'll be a strategy time with some tasks for you to try and report the effects. Then, tweaking to improve. Cycles of trial and error to find understanding and solutions. Best! ...Read more
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What are risks with cyrotherapy/electrotherapy/laser therapy?
Several: Scarring, dyspigmentation, contour irregularities, pain, infection and bleeding. ...Read more
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How many sessions and weeks are required for Cognitive behavioral therapy for weight-loss?
Ask the therapist: Actually, in my OPINION as a NON-psychiatrist....when it comes to something such as WEIGHT LOSS...if you're looking for a permanent fix....the MORE sessions you take....THE BETTER....all the way out to INDEFINITELY. However, the reality is that most providers will only go a certain number according to insurance limits so that's what it turns out to be but everyone's different. Ask your therapist ...Read more
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Know of any good and effective art therapy techniques?
Jungian: I am not an art therapist. But I have seen jugian techniques blended with art tx with remarkable results. ...Read more
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What are the benefits of electroconvulsive therapy?
Symptom relief: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has improved significantly since its initial development in 1938. It is considered safe and effective, according the the national institute of mental health. The procedure is not painful and patients do not feel any discomfort. The benefits: likely remission of severe depression or other symptoms, and reduced relapse with follow-up treatments. ...Read more
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What type of Dr. Would I choose for cognitive behavioral therapy?
CBT: Mental Health Professionals such as Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists. ...Read more
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What are the pros and cons of genetic counseling?
Mostly pros.: Pros: information about reproductive options, genetic risks and testing availability and cost. Cons: confusion of couples not interested in prenatal diagnosis or reproductive options. ...Read more
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