Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
For mental health and weight management concerns.
With Dr. Reyhaneh Ghadaki
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, also known as CBT, is a form of psychotherapy. It is used to help treat patients with a variety mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD and social anxiety disorder.
The principals of CBT can be applied to help patients reach their weight loss goals, help them quit smoking, and manage their interpersonal relationships, to name a few.
The idea is to teach patients a practical approach to problem-solving, through challenging the way they think in order to change the way they feel and behave.
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion) and how we act (behavior) all interact together.
Psychological problems are frequently fuelled by unhelpful and negatively biased patterns of thinking which, in turn, may be reinforced by destructive and counterproductive behavioural patterns or habits.
Cognitive Component - In a collaborative manner, CBT therapists work with patients to identify, evaluate and ultimately to modify automatic negative or distorted thoughts and beliefs.
Behavioural Component
Behavioural Component - CBT therapists help patients plan and implement strategic changes in behaviour which serve to reinforce healthier thinking patterns and break unwanted habits
CBT PROGRAM AT WELLONE
Our CBT program at WellOne is an individualized program tailored to your specific mental health or weight management concerns. The program requires a 3-4 month commitment which involves weekly sessions, recommended readings, homework assignments and optional group sessions. Referrals are required to be considered for the program.
HOW DOES CBT WORK AT WELLONE
Consists of weekly sessions
It involves setting goals
It is time limited
It is a shortened type therapy
Incorporates readings and homework assignments
It is not like supportive therapy
It is not a psychoanalyses of past experiences
CBT RULES
Being involved in a CBT program requires the individual to be an active part of the process. There are certain requirements and rules one must follow in order for the process to be effective.
Our CBT program at WellOne is an individualized program tailored to your specific mental health concerns. It incroporates concepts of:
Self Awareness and identification of problems through learning how to write thought records.
Incorporates principles of Emotional Intelligence to help patients manage relationships with partners, friends, family and co-workers.
Addresses "Personailty Types" and how they play into how patients manage anxieties.
Mindfullness based techniques including meditation into the practice.
Group based CBT Sessions where patients share their experiences with CBT.