Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The history of psychotherapy has a long extensive understanding composed of social norms revolving around human behaviors, which have been considered to be “mad” or “insane”, which means mentally unstable. Through our history, many individuals found comfort in beliefs about deities, souls, and eternal life. Currently, psychotherapy can be viewed as the handling of a…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy first emerged around the 1960s by a psychiatrist named Aaron Beck. As common as this therapy is, it hasn’t been around vastly as much as the other therapies, but regardless has impacted a lot of individuals lives. Beck created this therapy after having many patients with negative internal dialogues. He believes these…

Behavior modification is one of the most discussed topics in recent years. Experts argue that the recent rise in behavior modification has been associated with the continuing need for today’s society to manage human behavior. According to research, human behavior has different aspects. Some of the aspects include it has an impact on both the…

This course really opened my eyes into the roles and responsibilities I will have to take up as a therapist. Every approach we have studied throughout this course has given me an “attitude”, technique, or perspective that I will not only use in my practice, but also applies to myself in my own life. A…

What is psychology? It is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior. What is behavior? It is the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others. Behavior is something that is learned or conditioned and can be unlearned the same way or replaced by a…

Introduction: Unveiling the Father of Cognitive Therapy Aaron T. Beck, a prominent figure in psychology, is hailed as the father of cognitive therapy. Born on July 18, 1921, in Providence, Rhode Island, Beck’s contributions have left an indelible mark on the field. This narrative delves into the facets of his life, from his early years…

Traumatic experiences are a terrible thing for anyone experience. But they do happen to people. When these events transpire, it is possible that the victim of the incident will start showing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The DSM-5 lets us know that some of the people who are most likely to be affected by…

Based on research, there are 166,000 direct deaths caused by the drug abuse in year 2017. Besides that, there are 0.9% of the global population had a drug use disorder. On the contrary, sugary drinks are responsible for 184,000 deaths each year and research found 133,000 annual deaths happen at the hand of type 2…

A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the…

Analysis of behavioural response to substance is a critical point of discussion when formulating a assertion around addiction/substance use disorders. The diagnosis manual, referred to in psychiatry is used to define the different psychiatric diagnoses that are presented within societal groups which is commonly known as the DSM. Advances in neuroscience identified addiction as a…