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counselling skills

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cognitive therapy

cognitive therapy Cognitive therapy is a directive form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person’s interpretation of situations shapes feelings and behavior.

Cognitive therapy is a directive form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person’s interpretation of situations shapes feelings and behavior. It works on the idea that beliefs and thinking patterns strongly influence mood and actions, and uses verbal and behavioral methods to identify and change negative thinking linked to problematic behavior.