Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) explains how negative thoughts and false core beliefs shape emotions and behavior, especially in cases of social anxiety and depression. This video explores how CBT techniques such as journaling, constructive self-talk, and exposure therapy help individuals identify and change harmful thinking patterns. Through a real-life example, you will learn how new mental pathways can be formed to improve emotional well-being. Developed by Aaron Beck, CBT remains one of the most effective and widely used approaches in modern mental health treatment.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 What is CBT
0:27 What is it used for
0:34 Meet Lily
0:44 First session
01:06 False core beliefs
01:30 Socratic Method
01:45 Interview
02:15 Lily's problem
02:27 Homework
02:45 Lily identifies the issue
03:10 Second session
03:43 Strategies
04:08 Setting goals
04:24 Lily begins to change
04:45 Aaron Temkin Beck
05:16 Our amazing Patrons!
05:25 Support us

COLLABORATORS
Script: Jonas Koblin
Artist: Pascal Gaggelli
Voice: Mithril
Coloring: Nalin
Editing: Peera Lertsukittipongsa
Production: Selina Bador
Production Assistant: Bianka
Proofreading: Susan

DIG DEEPER
Take a more in-depth look at journaling with this article on thought diaries.

SOURCES
psychcentral.com/lib/in-depth-cognitive-behavioral-therapy
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_T._Beck
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kognitive_Verhaltenstherapie
mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610
simplypsychology.org/cognitive-therapy.html
psychologytools.com/self-help/what-is-cbt

CLASSROOM EXERCISE
Journalling is a fundamental part of CBT. Why not recommend your students start journaling their worries about school? Together, if they ask for help, or individually if they want to keep their journals private, you can set SMART goals based on reducing stress and anxiety around school.

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