Importance of Project/Issue

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a very wide utilize treatment modality that has proven benefits. CBT has demonstrated an effective rate and range of issues. I have been interested in CBT for some time now and have gravitated to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in years past. I find value in presenting and researching this topic. There is value in presenting the use of CBT with Antisocial personality disorder as well. As there are opponents and those who are in favor of this treatment modality. It's valuable to see the critics for and against this treatment method.

Skills, competencies, &/or capacities learned

• Identify, discuss, and think critically about the underlying principles and key techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

• Identify the types of problems, diagnoses, and target groups for which CBT is appropriate Guide a client, using a collaborative style, through the process of cognitive restructuring (identifying and evaluating automatic thoughts), as well as assist a client in identifying and modifying intermediate and core beliefs.

• Suggest appropriate behavioral interventions and other homework assignments for clients.

• Become familiar with various therapies related to CBT such as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)