Chapter 10- Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive therapy was founded by Aaron Beck. Cognitive Therapy shares many similarities in REBT, as it helps clients realize certain perceptions and helps them change. Cognitive therapy offers problems solving and coping skills with the counselor deemed as an expert and the client deemed as a student. Each session has multiple layers and focuses on helping the client progress. By focusing on having the client break apart/analyze their perceptions and environment, the counselor helps the client find a way to adapt. The goal behind this theory is to help the client adapt to the environment in order to survive and reproduce.
When looking at cognitive therapy and the goals, I do not see this theory very beneficial in my specified field. I feel that it overlooks other underlying issues, such as cultural beliefs. Therefore, it may cause certain students to feel neglected and uncomfortable. Also, in higher education we strive for accepting and embracing diversity, not trying to have everyone assimilate to culture. Thus, I do not see myself using this theory.
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