Cognitive-behavioral direction in psychotherapy is popular and modern. It is widely used in psychotherapy . The basis of the cognitive-behavioral approach in psychotherapy is the natural science base, as well as the cognitive processes that arise in various psychological problems.
Methods of cognitive-behavioral psychology
- Cognitive therapy. With her help, the specialist helps the client to cope with his difficulties. This is done with the help of a cardinal change in the thinking and outlook of the patient. Working in tandem, a specialist and a client develop a special program that aims to improve the flexibility of thinking and responding. The specialist works with the behavior, emotions and beliefs of the client. If treatment is carried out with the help of cognitive therapy, the patient should have good motivation, organization, desire to work independently, and most importantly - a positive attitude. This method, as a rule, works fine and operates very effectively.
- Rationally-emotional behavioral psychology. With her help, a psychologist tries to discover thoughts that create a spiritual conflict and irrational thoughts of his patient. Such therapy is mainly due to verbal activity. It is extremely important for a psychologist to talk a client and help him get rid of the negative by discussing and challenging his thoughts.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy. This method is aimed at changing thoughts, intellectual images, solving problems related to the emotions and behavior of the patient. The working material is those thoughts that arise at the present time in the present place. The psychologist must systematize all the thoughts of his patient so that the result is positive.