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Beck Therapy is a form of therapy developed by Aran T. Beck. Considered the father of cognitive therapy he has made unparalleled contributions to theory, psychotherapy and empirical research [12]. A core tenet of the therapy and the theory from which it derives is the notion that at the core of many common psychiatric disorders is dysfunctional or distorted thinking. Changing dysfunctional or distorted thinking is therefore a cornerstone of the therapy approach. Originally developed for use with depressive disorders, Beck Therapy has been used for anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders and medically related conditions. Beck Therapy has been incorporated into many cognitive behavior therapy approaches however the two are not synonymous.
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Building on the cognitive model that states that thoughts influence mood and behavior and that distorted or dysfunctional thinking is common to all...
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Thomas, E.A. (2011). Beck Therapy. In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_300
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