What Happens in a Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Session?
In traditional CBT sessions, the approach typically starts with physical relaxation methods, such as breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation. These practices aim to adjust psycho-physiological responses and diminish the heightened effects of implicit traumatic memories. Additionally, CBT includes cognitive components, such as educating about trauma reactions, teaching rational self-talk, and using cognitive restructuring to challenge and modify automatic thoughts, aiming to create a more balanced perspective on the traumatic events.