Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT’s primary objective is to improve functioning and emotional well-being by identifying the beliefs, feelings, and behaviour associated with an individual’s complex traumatic history. These beliefs, feelings, and behaviours are revised during the course of therapy to meet the client’s desired outcome and positive life goals. Emphasis is on identifying and reducing symptoms, developing a strong therapist-client relationship, strengthening interpersonal relationship skills and process each traumatic memory.
Key Concepts in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
The cognitive component in the cognitive-behavioural psychotherapies refers to how people think about and create meaning