How does CBT work?

[MJ1981]

I was wondering if somebody could explain to me how Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) works? I’ve heard it is somewhat controversial but I don’t really know much about it. I know I could benefit from therapy but I’m not sure if CBT is a good option for me. What exactly happens during a CBT session?

[Penny Williams]

Here’s an overview of CBT:

Challenge Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

And a webinar replay on CBT:

Listen to “How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Unlocks Positivity and Productivity for Adults with ADHD” with J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D.

Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Parenting ADHD Trainer & Author, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism

[MJ1981]

thank you!

[strwbry]

CBT was hugely successful for me in college. It basically helps you to retrain your brain about false beliefs like, “I can’t do things.” or “I’m dumb.” Neither of which are true, but when your brain believes them, you act like they’re true. Plus you get lots of skills for managing behavior. I found it to be pretty empowering. 🙂

[Atypicaladd]

Cbt never helped me but i also is on the spectrum

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