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How has Cognitive Behavioral Therapy evolved and changed over the years since its initial development?

Linn Thackston

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a way to help people feel better when they have problems with their thoughts or feelings. It has changed a lot over the years since it was first made up.

When CBT first started, people thought that if you changed your thoughts, you could change your feelings. But now we know that it's not that simple. We need to change how we act too, and sometimes we need to change what's happening around us.

Another way CBT has evolved is that now we don't just use it for people who have mental health problems. We can use it to help with all kinds of things, like managing stress or improving relationships.

There are also lots of different types of CBT now. Some focus more on changing thoughts, while others focus more on changing behaviors. One type of CBT called mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment and not worrying about the past or future.

CBT can also be done online or over the phone now, which makes it more accessible for people who can't go to a therapist's office.

Overall, CBT has changed a lot over the years. We now understand that changing thoughts alone isn't always enough, and there are many different ways to use CBT to help people.