The Pros And Cons Of Cognitive Therapy

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According to Corsini and Wedding (2013), cognitive therapy aims at adjusting information and initiate positive change in all systems by acting through the cognitive systems. From my perspective, what is very appealing about cognitive therapy is that the therapist can challenge their client 's viewpoints and rational. Furthermore, cognitive therapy allows people to perceive the world and shape behavior based on their thoughts and feelings. According to Frances, Miller, and Mack (2005), cognitive therapy is used to treat addiction, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and compulsive disorders such as gambling, shopping, and sexual behaviors. Moreover, cognitive therapists assess the development of their patient’s beliefs about themselves, their early life experiences, exposure to stressful circumstances, and the overall development of their beliefs (Frances et al., 2005).
Furthermore, the therapist must comprehend the core belief that causes individuals to associate their thoughts with their feelings (Frances et al., 2005). However, the therapist should be able to differentiate the individual’s thoughts from their feelings (Corsini & Wedding, 2013). For instance, a clear …show more content…

Additionally, patients will be able to incorporate functional coping strategies that they have learned in therapy to other aspects of their personal lives (Frances et al., 2005). However, from a cognitive perspective, each patient should be rationally conceptualized, and therapist should strive for creating a strong therapeutic alliance with their clients (Frances et al., 2005). Moreover, a strong therapeutic alliance is essential for an establishment of goals in

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