Strengths Of Cognitive Behavioral Theory

A set of loosely connected theories combine to make what is known as the cognitive-behavioral theories. The basis of the theory is to combine both approaches, cognitive and behavioral, to help people. There have been many studies on this theory which all lead to the effectiveness of cognitive therapies to treat problems of psychiatric, psychological, and medical basis. Aaron R. Beck, M.D (What is CBT | Beck Institute). Is known as the father of cognitive therapies. He studied and practiced psychoanalytic. In this area with a focus on depression, he found the opposite of what he expected. In short, Dr. Beck found that patients facing depression had “automatic thoughts” or cognitions that were either about themselves, the world, or the future. He helped these patients by having them address their thoughts and found that …show more content…
It is and can be used to treat not only depression and/or anxiety, but a variety of conditions that might effect how one thinks or their beliefs. These conditions range from schizophrenia to weight loss. The theory doesn’t focus on changing the patient by control, but teaching them skills to focus on the reality rather than their distorted notions. To this end, patients can learn proper, healthy ways to address their issue(s). The only weakness of this theory I can think of is that there are a combination of theories and developers bound into one. On the negative end - it can be said that the theory is too comprehensive and therefore should be further narrowed. It may be too much that the concepts of other related theories that do not necessarily match the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may at times be wrongly associated. On the other hand, the comprehensive nature of CBT may be beneficial to the theory. This is due to the fact that many different people have contributed and therefore conducted research, studies, and appropriately developed