Cognitive

Cognitive Synopsis

Today, we are discussing 3 cognitive therapies: reality therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy. Reality therapy focuses on five needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. Reality therapy can be most effective with couple relationships, substance abuse, and is beneficial to helping kids in a school setting (Loggins, 2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy known as ACT helps clients move on from difficult or negative experiences. Chowdhury (2019) states ,“in its most basic form, the theory being ACT therapy is rooted in helping people accept their difficulties and move on, leaving negativity behind” (para. 1). Aaron Beck is the founder of cognitive behavior therapy.  Cognitive behavior therapy is known to treat depression, anxiety, or substance abuse issues. Studies have shown that CBT is an effective psychological therapy that leads clients to better quality of life (American Psychological Association, 2017). 

References

American Psychological Association. (2017). What is cognitive behavioral therapy? https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral 

Chowdhury, M. (2019). ACT theory: Acceptance and commitment therapy explained. Positive Psychology. https://positivepsychology.com/act-therapy/ 

Loggins, B. (2022, August 8). How reality therapy works. Verywellmind. https://www.verywellmind.com/reality-therapy-definition-types-techniques-and-efficacy-5191995