Tag: cognitive restructuring in therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most empirically supported and widely utilized psychological treatments available today. Originally developed to address individual concerns such as depression, anxiety, and phobias, its structured and evidence-based approach has proven remarkably adaptable to a broad spectrum of mental health issues—including those that arise within the family context. At its core, CBT helps individuals identify, challenge, and reframe maladaptive thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors. This core mechanism also lends itself well to treating relational and systemic dynamics that contribute to family dysfunction.