Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 7 Ways to Freedom from Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts (Happiness is a trainable, attainable skill!)

by Lawrence Wallace

of CBT is that situations are viewed through cognitive frameworks that lead to specific thoughts. These thoughts lead to feelings. Feelings can be pleasant or unpleasant; in the case of anxiety and mood disorders, therapy usually addresses unpleasant feelings of distress, fear, or hopelessness.