What is the main concept of CBT?
CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. CBT interventions for depression generally focus on helping clients become more engaged in activities that they value and have given up since becoming depressed. Treatment also involves helping clients evaluate negative beliefs about themselves, the world, and the future that lead to them feel depressed. CBT generally includes three broad phases: an initial phase, a middle phase, and an ending phase. During the initial phase the therapist assesses both the patient’s motivation and expectations for treatment. Beck is globally recognized as the father of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and is one of the world’s leading researchers in psychopathology.