Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
CBT has become one of the most well-known therapies and its effectiveness is well supported through scientific studies. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, whether conscious or unconscious, play a significant role in our wellbeing and behaviour.
Throughout our younger years, the brain is very observant – based on our environment and the people around us, the brain creates patterns of thinking and core beliefs that become the default perspective through which we view life. As we grow we develop assumptions about how trustworthy others are, what is valuable, our self-worth, our abilities, etc. These learned patterns and assumptions can be healthy or unhealthy.
CBT focuses on helping bring these often hidden patterns and assumptions to the forefront to be examined. Once brought into awareness, an individual can decide which core beliefs and thought patterns are useful to them – those that are unhealthy can be unlearned and replaced with more helpful perspectives leading to an increased sense of wellness and ability to cope.
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
~ Wayne Dyer
