Posted by Dinah on May 29, 2010, at 9:07:28
In reply to Re: Never thought I'd hear this....., posted by detroitpistons on May 28, 2010, at 13:45:11
My therapist does a lot of CBT. He did even more of it when I first started with it.
I like a lot of CBT though I like its cousin DBT even better. CBT does a lot of correcting dysfunctional thoughts, while DBT does more accepting your current thoughts and suggesting alternatives. But I think that's a matter of personal preference. I tend to be a bit mulish sometimes.
I think the skills learned in CBT or DBT are very valuable and nearly anyone could benefit from them. I've always thought DBT skills ought to be taught in elementary school. Maybe the important thing is that the practitioner be experienced enough to deviate from the manual where necessary to reach the client.
It seems like it would be worth a shot. Many therapists today work with CBT, but maybe you could screen potential therapists to those who specialize in it. I'm not sure if there's a national CBT association, but if there is there referral service might be a help.
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