"CBT is problem focused and practical - its aim is to help you get better in the long term, which is done through changing your unhealthy beliefs to their healthy counterparts. The process of change requires repetition, consistency and vigour in the application of the healthy beliefs. This means you will think and act in accordance with your healthy beliefs even though it will feel uncomfortable at first. It is completely natural as emotional change as emotional change takes time and comes last after the change in thinking and behaviour. Understanding does not create emotional change. If you were to read a book on how to drive a car, understanding that does not transform you into a competent driver instantly. You would have to apply what you understand, i.e, getting into the car, accepting it will feel uncomfortable and challenging at first and mistakes can be made but by being determined and persistent you will begin to feel comfortable."
- I really liked this bit, and thought it was a perfect example of how understanding needs to be turned into action for results. So thought I would share it!
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