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Aaron T. Beck, A. John Rush, Brian F. Shaw, Gary Emery, Robert J. DeRubeis, Steven D. Hollon · 2024
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What this book knows
Depressive suffering stems from distorted cognition, and correcting those distortions—systematically, collaboratively—relieves it.
mind-and-cognition
Clients are best served by bringing their beliefs in line with objective realities—acting like an intuitive scientist examining the accuracy of his own beliefs.
VLA-5FB40D23-RC-029Positive thoughts lead to positive feelings only so long as they are consistent with reality. Cognitive therapy calls this the power of realistic thinking.
VLA-5FB40D23-RC-268By thinking of alternative interpretations, patients counter bias, substitute a more accurate conclusion, and achieve improved mood and clearer problem-solving.
VLA-5FB40D23-RC-123self-and-identity
The patient had uncritically accepted pessimistic predictions as facts—beliefs belonging in the Automatic Thoughts column, where they could be examined for accuracy.
VLA-5FB40D23-RC-132As she gained control over the automatic process, in-session blowups ceased; she became more confident handling the same pattern with friends.
VLA-5FB40D23-RC-164transformation
Cognitive therapy reduces risk for relapse by more than half; patients are prepared with a plan so that setbacks need not become full recurrences.
VLA-5FB40D23-RC-2426 published passages · book excerpt · research analysis
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