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cognitive therapy

noun

  1. a form of therapy for depression in which the goal is to diminish symptoms by correcting distorted thinking based on negative self-perceptions and expectations.


cognitive therapy

noun

  1. psychol a form of psychotherapy in which the patient is encouraged to change the way he sees the world and himself: used particularly to treat depression
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Vincent Greenwood, Ph.D, is the founder and executive director of the Washington Center For Cognitive Therapy, a mental health program that provides clinical services in the Washington D.C. area.

From Salon

Dr Abigael San, who specialises in cognitive therapy, says the itching sensation is about imagery.

From BBC

Shetty says concussions require a multidisciplinary treatment, which may include physical and cognitive therapy.

He also had to go through cognitive therapy, to regain his short-term memory.

That means, for example, pursuing technology to help with decision-making, coordinating care among doctors, or supporting cognitive therapy.

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