Psychological flexibility might be the key to better cognitive-behavioral interventions
Although numerous studies prove that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective in chronic pain treatment, psychologists acknowledge they need to learn which components of CBT provide the best outcomes for different people with pain, according to a clinical psychologist. Ref. Source 1d.
I feel any kind of therapy has to be suited to the patient and not the other way around. Sometimes a patient can get more out of one type of therapy than another, and of course the level of expertise the therapist has is also a factor.
Two new tools to enhance effectiveness of behavioral therapy in children with autism
Two approaches have been revealed by researchers that have the potential to help a large number of children with autism spectrum disorder through behavioral therapy. Ref. Source 5i.
Mindfulness just as effective as CBT for a broad range of psychiatric symptoms
Mindfulness group therapy has an equally positive effect as individual CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) for the treatment of a wide range of psychiatric symptoms in patients with depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders. Ref. Source 7p.
Cognitive behavioral therapy improves functioning for people with chronic pain, study shows. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most frequently used psychological intervention for people with chronic pain, and new approaches for improving CBT outcomes may be found in the psychological flexibility model and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), according to research. Source 1e.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain. By teaching patients better strategies for coping with chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a valuable treatment alternative for the millions of Americans taking opioids for noncancer pain, according to an article. Source 3n.