What is it about?
Cognitive behavior theories are among the youngest paradigms in clinical psychol- ogy. They are subjected to constant modifications, which raises a lot of misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Some authors argue that this concept is inconsistent and personality traits recede into the background. They claim that cognitive theory is more the psychology of behavior, cognitive processes and structures than the psychology of human being (Sęk, 2005). The history of cognitive Trzy generacje terapii poznawczo-behawioralnych – rozwój i założenia teoretyczne Folia-Psychologica-20.indd 29 2017-04-21 06:57:25 30 Andrzej Śliwerski ideas development allows us to understand their assumptions, their current place in psychopatholo- gy, and the current state of knowledge. The division into the so-called three “waves” of the cognitive behavior theories renders it possible to separate stereotypes about this theory from its proper image. The article describes the current state of the cognitive behavior theories, with account given to the latest generation, which includes: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Schema Focused Therapy (SFT).
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Why is it important?
There is still very little information about the third wave of CBT. Lack of knowledge about the development of this trend of therapy causes that it is still perceived very stereotypically.
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As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, both Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Focused Therapy approaches are very close to me. Working with clients using these techniques gives very good results and great job satisfaction.
Andrzej Śliwerski
University of Łódź
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This page is a summary of: Trzy generacje terapii poznawczo-behawioralnych – rozwój i założenia teoretyczne, January 2016, Uniwersytet Lodzki (University of Lodz),
DOI: 10.18778/1427-969x.20.01.
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