#55-Deconstructing CBT – Why Does It Work?

Everybody knows CBT works. Research indicates positive results, and it is often described as an ‘evidence based treatment’. However, the question is – Why does it work? There have been efforts to ‘deconstruct’ CBT’ and break down treatment videos in order to isolate and identify those aspect(s) that consistently influence positive change. Research tried to figure out whether the key to success was in helping the client recognize their - cognitive distortions; thinking errors; problematic core beliefs; rigid black and white thinking; or something else? And what did the research find?? – None of the above. In fact the research couldn’t figure out why it works! So while they know it works! They just don’t know ‘why’. However, in this podcast we will reveal the ‘secret ingredient’ that propels CBT’s success. And the answer will surprise you! In fact - it is sooo obvious, that you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it yourself…