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Ray Lynn Kaidbay, MSc, DTLLP
3 articles
Understanding the Core Principles and Techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Part II
Goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT’s primary objective is to equip clients with the skills necessary to become proficient in the management of their own psychological well-being. To assist clients in comprehending the ways in which their negative thought patterns influence their emotions and actions, therapists aim to provide them with guidance (Newman, 2008). During sessions, therapists […]
Ray Lynn Kaidbay, MSc, DTLLP
March 17, 2025
Empirically-Derived, Personal Theory of Therapeutic Change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Framework for Change Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a prevalent and efficacious psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes the interrelationships among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Building on the fundamental ideas of cognitive behavior therapy, committing to customizing therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of every client is essential. Clients are more likely […]
Ray Lynn Kaidbay, MSc, DTLLP
March 17, 2025
Explanation of Social Anxiety Disorder: Neurobiological, Environmental, Developmental, and Treatment Factors
Based on the World Health Organization (2017), depression is ranked as the greatest source of disability worldwide (with 7.5% of individuals in 2015 having depression) and anxiety disorder globally ranked as the sixth causing significant impairment (among 3.4% of individuals in 2015). The National Comorbidity Survey (Kessler et al., 2005) found that social anxiety is […]
Ray Lynn Kaidbay, MSc, DTLLP + 1 more
April 22, 2023