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Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a very active type of counseling. During cognitive-behavioral therapy, the counselor will:

  • Teach you about your illness, its symptoms, and how to recognize when an episode of illness is likely to occur.
  • Help you change thinking and behavior patterns.
  • Teach you different ways to handle problems.
  • Help you identify stress or triggers for illness episodes in order to reduce or stop these episodes.
Author Sabra L. Katz-Wise
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Associate Editor Terrina Vail
Primary Medical Reviewer Michael J. Sexton, MD
- Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer Mina Dulcan, MD
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Last Updated May 31, 2006

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Last Updated: May 31, 2006
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