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Originally Posted by feileacan
I'm commenting that paragraph but not because I would like to comment specifically that post - I think it just describes quite well what happens in CBT (at least in my imagination).
My question is, why is a therapist necessary there? I'm sure that basically anyone is actually able to figure out such things by themselves, after having calmed down at least a bit, no? I should also say that my question is not coming out of arrogance but rather this is something I've always wondered about CBT and its applicability.
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I was not able to do this on my own. You base your comment on the assumption of a person with a healthy self-concept, no severe depression, a strong sense of self and of personal confidence, no struggles with severe anxiety, no severe PTSD symptoms . . . I needed the support and guidance of a therapist who did possess those qualities to walk me through that process over and over and over again while also working on strengthening my own self-concept, managing my depression and anxiety, improving my sense of self and my confidence level. Only after much repetition and practice with that kind of professional support was I able to finally truly internalize those skills. CBT skills aren't a quick switch that you just turn on and they automatically work; they take time to really internalize.