Posted by gardenergirl on January 26, 2004, at 21:42:12
In reply to Re: Cognative Behavioral Therapy » Pandabear, posted by Dinah on January 26, 2004, at 20:20:52
Actually, Dinah's explanation is pretty good. It sounds like your T was doing cognitive restructuring. If your brain "hears" these negative thoughts all of the time, it would be depressed. But if you train your brain to think more positively, then the depression can decrease.
I would try to take some time to talk with your T about your concerns and questions about CBT. Part of CBT involves an orientation to the approach, usually in the first session. If you still have questions, as many people do, then it makes sense to have them answered before moving on to the work.
I agree, it does feel like school with the homework, the handouts, etc. There are many, many people who have benefitted from CBT. There are also others who do better with a different approach. Try giving it some time and talking to your T about your concerns. If it still doesn't seem right to you, ask for a referral to a different type of T.
Good luck,
gg
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