Cognitive Behaviour Therapy  (CBT) - QG416

Hull College

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is like being a detective of your own thoughts and feelings.

Think Tank Lecture Theatre

<p>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is like being a detective of your own thoughts and feelings. Imagine your mind is like a playlist - sometimes unhelpful thoughts can get stuck on repeat, affecting how you feel and what you do. CBT helps you identify these thought patterns and shows you how to create new, more helpful ones. For example, if you think "I'm going to fail this test" (that's the thought), you might feel anxious (that's the feeling), and then avoid studying (that's the behavior). CBT teaches you to challenge these thoughts by asking questions like "What's the evidence?" or "What would I tell a friend in this situation?" You learn to replace negative thoughts with more balanced ones, like "This test might be challenging, but I can prepare for it." It's not about forcing positive thinking, but rather about finding more realistic and helpful ways to view situations.</p>

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