cognitive behavioral therapy; cognitive behavior therapy
The theory behind CBT is that by modifying or replacing destructive thoughts with helpful ones, people can learn to deal with everything from depression to panic disorders to overeating.Dana Sullivan

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“CBT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CBT. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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CBT

abbreviation
cognitive behavioral therapy
The theory behind CBT is that by modifying or replacing destructive thoughts with helpful ones, people can learn to deal with everything from depression to panic disorders to overeating.Dana Sullivan, O: The Oprah Magazine
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