What Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Northwest Indiana Is And Why To Do It

By Daniel Cook


Thanks to the changing and developing mindset of these times, the stigma surrounding mental disorders is not as pronounced as it used to be. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Northwest Indiana has adjusted to suit these changes, regardless of the disorder being experienced. More people are becoming aware of how many are really experiencing such disorders. On top of that, those who are suffering are gaining the courage to come out and ask others for help.

Previously used simply to treat depression, CBT can now be used as counseling for a variety of mental disorders. Taking from behavioral therapy, it targets certain harmful behaviors - or at least those that are not in any way beneficial to the individual. For example, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can sometimes be so extreme that it starts to affect one's productivity or interpersonal skills.

The person's cognitive capacities are certain attitudes, beliefs, and thought processes surrounding a particular experience or idea. With this side of CBT, the aim is for the person to think about what thoughts run through their head when going through similar experiences that lead to bad behavior. The gravity of both the behavioral and cognitive aspects depend on the nature of the person's mental disorder.

So with the abundance of therapeutic measures out there, why use this one? First of all, it takes significantly less time to achieve results - somewhere between 10 to 20 sessions, depending on the severity of the issue that needs to be dealt with. It's also a fast track way to pinpoint both the problem and the solution, though most therapists will still use CBT and couple it with another type of therapy. Usually, medication is still given to support the sessions.

There are minimal risks involved in participating in this type of therapy. Because of its nature, there may be times when emotional discomfort is experienced, especially when confronting particularly upsetting experiences. It may also be stressful at times when it's needed to physically confront a harmful attitude (i. E. Facing a certain fear). However, a good therapist will make sure these risks are reduced as soon as possible.

CBT usually starts with what was previously mention, namely, reliving certain issues or experiences in order to pinpoint exactly what the problem is. Whether it is an emotional or physical occurrence, it needs to be identified. Then, once this is accomplished, the cognitive part comes into play. The therapist encourages the person to think about what thoughts occur when going through similar experiences that lead them to act or react in that specific way.

The most difficult part of this therapy is the last part, when all these experiences, thoughts, and responses are out in the open. At this point, the therapist challenges the individual to question whether these thoughts and responses are objective or subjective. More often than not, they will come to realize that there are healthier ways to deal with their issues.

Of course, going through these sessions with a trained therapist will likely yield the best results. There are some, however, to prefer to deal with their issues on their own - especially if they feel that it's too personal or not too destructive yet. There are many ways for them to help themselves, such as self-help books, pamphlets, and online, interactive websites.




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