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cognitive behavioral therapy

American

[kog-ni-tiv bi-heyv-yer-uhl ther-uh-pee] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv bɪˈheɪv jər əl ˈθɛr ə pi /

noun

Psychology. a form of psychological therapy that seeks to identify and change patterns of thought, perception, and behavior that can be harmful to a person's mental health. CBT

Etymology

Origin of cognitive behavioral therapy

First recorded in 1970–75

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But if further research suggests it is, suppression training might either be used alone or in conjunction with, say, cognitive-behavioral or exposure therapy, Anderson suggests.

From Scientific American • Sep. 20, 2023

He points to another meta-analysis of cognitive-behavioral therapy and anxiety disorders that found that only 50 percent of patients responded to the treatment.

From New York Times • May 16, 2023

One evidence-based approach is alternatives for families: a cognitive-behavioral therapy, or AF-CBT.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2023

Unlike many sliding scale counseling centers, TRC does not emphasize cognitive-behavioral therapy.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

Now they had just one more obligation before dinner—CounterPoint, a cognitive-behavioral program designed to teach problem-solving and perspective-taking.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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