FAQ’S
What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
It is one of the newer forms of psychotherapy. It is “here and now” oriented. It is relatively short-term because treatment is problem-focused. The patient is an active participant in the overall change process. We focus on modifying self-defeating thinking (e.g. perfectionism, catastrophizing, etc.), and teaching new, more adaptive behavioral skills (e.g. assertiveness)
What Types of Problems does the Institute Treat?
The Institute’s staff are trained to deal with a wide range of problem areas on an individual and group basis including (but not limited to):
Generalized Anxiety
Fears and Phobias
Depression
Sexual Dysfunction
Social Phobias
Panic Disorder
Eating Disorders
Assertiveness and Procrastination
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
Obsessive –Compulsive Disorders
Bad Habits (hair pulling, nail biting, etc.)
Marital/ Relationship Problems
Children's Problems (e.g. hyperactivity, conduct problems, etc.)
What Kinds of Treatment Methods are Used?
Treatment plans are individualized according to the patient’s particular problem constellation. It may include one or more of the following methods:
Cognitive Therapy
Social Skills Training
Assertion / Communication Skills training
Behavioral Rehearsal
Role Playing
Relaxation Training
Corrective Breathing
Biofeedback
Exposure Therapy
Desensitization
Supportive Psychotherapy
Managed Health Care Limits the Time in Therapy. Can someone be helped in a Short Time?
Yes, most problems can be managed or eliminated within a relatively short period of time. This is true because patients are actively working on their problems between sessions to help them think therapeutically throughout the week. Additionally, patients learn skills in assessing their own problems as well as a number of research-based techniques that help in effectively managing their own problems. This continuous focus on change is extraordinarily facilitating.