Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies: Concepts and Techniques I

Book excerpt: Behavioral Psychotherapies What are Behavioral Psychotherapies? Historical Context Key Principles of Behaviorism Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Modeling and Observational Learning Behavior Modification Techniques Exposure Therapy Systematic Desensitization Flooding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Reinforcement and Punishment Shaping and Chaining Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) Model Functional Behavior Assessment Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Distortions Automatic Thoughts Cognitive Restructuring Behavioral Experiments Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Core Mindfulness Skills Distress Tolerance Skills Emotion Regulation Skills Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Psychological Flexibility Defusion Values-Based Action Mindfulness Practices Strengths and Limitations Effectiveness of Behavioral Psychotherapies Empirical Support Transdiagnostic Applications Ethical Considerations Patient-Therapist Relationship Multicultural Considerations Integrating Behavioral Therapies Future Directions Conclusion and Key Takeaways