Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Cognitive behaviour therapy  is one that involves learning with a counsellor

how to replace negative thinking patterns that can bring on depression and low self esteem.

It involves learning how to monitor, analyse and reframe your thinking.

It primarily is about a realisation that your thoughts are merely that .. just your thoughts.

They are not who you are.

What value you give your thoughts, whether you accept them as accurate,

whether you challenge them, dismiss them or accept them is up to you.

People who suffer from depression have thinking patterns that are not those of someone who is not depressed.

Their view of their world is different from others.

The way they perceive their world can add to their depression.

Through cognitive behaviour therapy this rather distorted thinking

can be challenged by the counsellor.

The person is upskilled in the art of analysing their thoughts and reframing negative thoughts.

The underlying principle in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

is reducing the negative self comparisons which with a sense of helplessness causes sadness.

To do this you must know which depressing thoughts that you are thinking,

analyse them and pitch them out of your mind before they get dug in.

The major function of the therapist is to educate the client

and empower them with the skills to challenge their negative thoughts.

Read: Julian l Simon The Good Mood

The New Psychology of Overcoming Depression