Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that is very useful when working with young adults with addictions. During CBT, clients discuss their thoughts, feelings and behaviors with a mental health professional. CBT teaches clients that the way they think, affects the way they feel and act. It is helpful to clients in early recovery, because it teaches them the steps of thinking things through before they act.
CBT provides a problem-solving approach to restructure behavior. While no one can control other people or situations, clients learn techniques to control the way they perceive and react to a particular situation. CBT teaches clients skills to change their thinking, as well as help them to manage their reactions to stressful people and situations, which is vital in early recovery.