Why CBT For Eating Disorders Works Well For HSPs
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a highly effective psychological treatment approach. It’s considered the gold standard for treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, insomnia, and many other psychological conditions and illnesses. This discussion is about why CBT for eating disorders works well for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs).
Let’s start with the basics.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
CBT is a form of psychotherapy, made up of techniques designed to identify how thoughts affect emotions and actions. The cognitive behavioral method teaches people how to notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and develop new coping strategies. I like to think of CBT as a triangle.
The CBT triangle
Meaning the way you think about something affects how you feel and what you do.
Let me back up. CBT talk is exciting, and I don’t want to get carried away!
