Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Introduction:  

With the rise in discovery of science and technology, success in psychology has also been sighted. With the success came many different therapeutic approaches that not only paved the way for management of diseases but have now provided an opening into the treatment as well (Ammar, 2014). One of these interventions is Cognitive behavioral Therapy. This paper provides an insight into the mentioned approach, its effectiveness in the clinical setting, its application in various mental problems through shared researches and advancements. This paper also sheds light on the learnt knowledge that will aid in future practices and provide a better understanding of this procedure.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective approach in dealing with the psychological and social influence that may result in an unhealthy thought process. Such negativity paves the way for ill-management of the body that hinders the normal life (M.McEvoy et al., 2013). CBT enlightens the patient to the reality behind their maladaptive thinking and ceases the further development of symptoms that inhibit their chances of attaining a healthy life.

This therapy consists of various techniques such as restructuring thought process, discovery of your true self, exposure to phobias, behavioral experiments, stress reduction methods etc. A different method is employed for different condition.

Cognitive behavioral therapy has a huge impact in the field of clinical setting. This therapy not only provides treatment for various mental disorders but also assist medical practitioners, nursing staff etc in coping with difficult patients that appear scared or traumatized (Geller and Dunn, 2011)

The most important aspect of CBT is its effectiveness in dealing with depression. Hooke et al., (2012) in his article observed the effectiveness of CBT in healing patients with depression in clinical settings such as in-patient clinic (Hooke et al., 2012).

The highly beneficial application of CBT has been observed among children. Nauta et al., (2001) in her article illuminated through a study how children previously diagnosed with anxiety were found to be cured and on decline (Nauta et al., 2001). Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent among patients in hospitals and surgical wards. Constant need for reassurance is required by the patient and as a result this therapy has been found to assist immensely in dealing with such situations (Otte, 2011).

Another prevalent mental disorder is psychosis. CBT plays another important role in fighting the symptoms of such mental conditions that might be medication resistant through various techniques depending upon the severity such as talking, cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy etc. Burns (2014) explained in her article how CBT had a profound role in management of psychosis that was medication-resistant (Burns et al., 2014)

After strenuous research, important knowledge related to cognitive therapy surfaced   i.e. is the role of

Cognitive behavioral therapy in management of chronic conditions. Taylor (2005) in her book ‘Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Illness and Disability‘shares a detail  impact CBT had on complicated  symptoms of chronic illness such as  gastrointestinal problem, insomnia, fatigue etc  (Taylor, 2005)

Such therapeutic intervention has been seen to provide relief at the time when the chronic illness seems to become a threat for the mental well-being. Although the illness itself cannot be fully treated but some functioning can be managed through CBT (Crăciun, 2014 )

Chronic Pain management is another important feature. Cognitive therapy uses various techniques to counter the pain (Ehde et al., 2014). One of the techniques is reducing the stress level through conversing, thereby causing a powerful release of natural pain relief through pain chemicals.