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Topic: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

What is CBT?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a treatment that helps individuals learn how to recognize and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, and to manage their negative emotions. CBT is an evidence-based treatment which has been supported by decades of scientific research. It is often a short-term treatment that is focused on learning and applying coping skills for managing mental health issues and daily life.

What is group CBT?

CUCARD provides cognitive behavioral group therapy for anxiety, mood and related disorders. During treatment, patients typically participate in small groups of approximately 5-7 people for 90-minute sessions. Groups are mixed gender and are available for a variety of ages including children, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults. Each group is short term, often lasting for 12-16 weeks. Group treatment is available for a variety of anxiety disorders, social skills, and mood disorders, and builds upon many of the skills learned in individual CBT. Group CBT is particularly effective for individuals who are experiencing difficulty with social anxiety disorder or have other issues occurring in social contexts.

How long does CBT last?

In general, CBT is a short-term and goal-oriented treatment. However, the length and duration of treatment depends on several factors, including but not limited to the severity of the presenting concern, presence of additional concerns, attendance, motivation for treatment, adherence to treatment and ability to collaborate with your clinician. We can provide a better estimate of the length of treatment after an evaluation.

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