CBT targets unhealthy thoughts and develops them into positive thinking patterns. CBT is scientific because irrational beliefs are thought of as theories which are tested to see if they are true. CBT is structured in that it uses an ABC format. A represents the activating event which triggers B, the beliefs. This is followed by C, the consequences, which are the actions. Beliefs are composed of different types of thinking. They include catastrophising where small problems are blown out of proportion and all-or-nothing thinking which involves thinking in extremes. When creating solutions, the therapist and patient need to come to an agreement on possible goals. They follow criteria which are SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-limited. Specific and measurable highlight the science behind CBT as the goals are used to test the "hypothesis". Achievable, realistic and time-limited ensure that the patient makes progress.
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