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Behavioral therapy aims to modify maladaptive behaviors through techniques that reinforce desired behaviors and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It can treat conditions like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more. Benefits include seeing results within 5 to 20 sessions, and that approximately 67% of people experience positive improvement with psychotherapy. However, behavioral therapy may not be sufficient for complex mental health issues or address underlying problems.

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Behavioral therapy aims to modify maladaptive behaviors through techniques that reinforce desired behaviors and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It can treat conditions like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more. Benefits include seeing results within 5 to 20 sessions, and that approximately 67% of people experience positive improvement with psychotherapy. However, behavioral therapy may not be sufficient for complex mental health issues or address underlying problems.

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BEHAVIOR

THERAPHY
Adrales Rich Ann
Ibardolaza Mary Angel
Rosales Razel
Tampus Mark Kenneth
What Is Behavioral Therapy?
Behavioral Therapy is a term that
describes a variety of techniques
used to modify maladaptive behavior.
The goal is to reinforce desired
behaviors and eliminate unwanted
behaviors

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GOALS OF BEHAVIOR
THERAPHY
to eliminate maladaptive behavior
and learn more effective behavior
patterns and identify factors
that influence behavior and learn
what can be done about problem
behavior

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What Behavioral Therapy Can Help With

Behavioral therapy can be utilized to treat


a wide range of psychological conditions and
disorders, including

• Bipolar disorder
• Autism spectrum
• Alcohol and substance
disorders • Panic disorder
use disorders
• Borderline personality • Phobias
• Anxiety
disorder (BPD) • Obsessive-compulsive
• Attention-deficit/
• Depression disorder (OCD)
hyperactivity disorder
• Eating disorders
(ADHD)

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Benefits of Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral therapy is widely used and has been shown to
be effective in treating a variety of conditions. In
particular, cognitive behavioral therapy is often
considered the "gold standard" for the treatment of
many illnesses, and cognitive-behavioral play therapy can
be particularly effective for children for whom other
types of therapy do not work. treatment and results are
often seen within 5 to 20 sessions. 10 Studies have shown
that CBT is most effective in the following

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• Anger issues
• Anxiety
• Bulimia
• Depression
• Somatic
symptom
disorder
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• Stress
• Substance abuse
and relapse
prevention

In addition, behavioral
therapy has been found to
help people with the
following:
• Communication
• Coping strategies
• Healthier thought
patterns
• Self-esteem

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Effectiveness
Overall, research has found that
approximately 67% of people who try
psychotherapy experience some type
of positive improvement.13
Things to Consider
Behavioral therapy has a number of advantages.
However, behavioral approaches are not always the
best solution.

• It's Not Enough for Complex Mental


Health Conditions.
• It May Not Account for Underlying
Problems.
• It May Not Address the Whole Picture.

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If you are interested in behavioral therapy,
there are a few things you can do to get
the most out of your treatment.

• Be an active
participant.

• Find a behavioral
therapist.
• Ask for
recommendations.
• Contact your
health insurance.
• Set goals.

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THANK
YOU!

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