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Learn DBT Skills In A Group
Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used and effective psychotherapy approach that focuses on changing negative thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors contributing to mental health disorders. CBT is based on the principles of cognitive psychology and behavioral psychology. It is commonly used to treat various mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders. This article will review some of the research on the effectiveness of CBT and discuss its applications and limitations.
There is a significant body of research supporting the effectiveness of CBT for treating a range of mental health disorders. A meta-analysis of 269 studies found that CBT was effective in treating various mental health disorders, with effect sizes ranging from small to large (Butler et al., 2006). CBT is particularly effective for treating anxiety disorders. A meta-analysis of 51 studies found that CBT was more effective than control conditions in reducing anxiety symptoms (Hofmann et al., 2012).
CBT has also been found to be effective in treating depression, with a meta-analysis of 75 studies finding that CBT was more effective than control conditions and as practical as other psychotherapies in reducing symptoms of depression (Cuijpers et al., 2013). CBT has also been found to be effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with a meta-analysis of 22 studies finding that CBT was more effective than control conditions in reducing symptoms of PTSD (Powers et al., 2010).
CBT has also been effective in treating substance use disorders, with a meta-analysis of 34 studies finding that CBT was more effective than control conditions in reducing substance use (Magill & Ray, 2009). CBT is particularly effective when combined with other treatments, such as pharmacotherapy, and when delivered in a group format (Magill & Ray, 2009).
CBT has a wide range of applications and can be adapted to treat many different mental health disorders. CBT commonly treats anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and specific phobias. CBT for anxiety disorders typically includes exposure therapy, which involves gradually exposing the individual to feared situations or stimuli in a safe and controlled manner, and cognitive restructuring, which involves identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to anxiety.
CBT is also commonly used to treat depression, focusing on identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to depression. CBT for depression may also include behavioral activation, which involves engaging in pleasurable and rewarding activities to increase positive emotions and reduce depression.
CBT is also commonly used to treat PTSD, focusing on exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring to address negative thoughts and beliefs related to the traumatic event. CBT for substance use disorders typically includes cognitive restructuring to address the individual's attitudes and beliefs about substance use and behavioral techniques to promote abstinence and prevent relapse.
CBT is a widely used and practical psychotherapy approach that can be adapted to treat various mental health disorders. Research has consistently shown that CBT effectively treats anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Grouport Therapy provides online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups to assist individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Our online group therapy sessions teach members how to integrate CBT techniques into their daily lives. Incorporating these skill sets enables them to recognize triggers, counteract negative thought patterns, and adopt more positive behaviors to recover from and manage their symptoms.
Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
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