The cornerstone of cognitive therapy is the ability of the therapist and their client to identify and subsequently challenge thoughts and beliefs that reinforce negative thinking. In order for therapy to progress it is important for the client to understand that their thoughts do not necessarily reflect the truth of their situation. A variety of standard procedures are used to this end:
Thought Catching. We have certain automatic thoughts that pop into our heads the moment we hear, think or...
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