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Types of Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

This is a type of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, that focuses on changing negative thinking patterns and behavioral responses.

Here’s a breakdown of what that means:

• Cognitive: This refers to your thoughts and how you interpret situations. CBT helps you identify negative or unhelpful thoughts that might be contributing to your problems.
• Behavioral: This refers to your actions and how you react to situations. CBT helps you learn new coping skills and strategies to change unwanted behaviors.

• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

This is a type of therapy that combines mindfulness practices with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. It was developed to help people who experience repeated bouts of depression, but it has also been found effective for other mental health conditions like anxiety and stress.

• Motivational Interviewing

This is a counseling approach that helps people with ambivalence or uncertainty about making changes in their lives. It’s a collaborative, person-centered method that empowers individuals to explore their own reasons for change and develop their own plans.

Here are some key aspects of motivational interviewing:

• Collaboration: MI is a partnership between the counselor and the client. The counselor doesn’t tell the client what to do, but rather works with them to explore their own goals and values.
• Evocation: MI focuses on drawing out the client’s own motivations for change, rather than imposing external reasons.
• Autonomy: MI respects the client’s right to make their own decisions. The counselor’s role is to support the client in making informed choices, even if those choices are not what the counselor would prefer.
• Empathy: MI emphasizes the importance of understanding the client’s perspective and experiences. The counselor strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space for the client to explore their ambivalence.