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cognitive therapy
noun
: psychotherapy that emphasizes the substitution of desirable patterns of thinking for maladaptive or faulty ones
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It was not revealed which type of stroke Shortz had, but as the Mayo Clinic points out, rehabilitation can range from exercises to improve motor skills to cognitive therapies.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
Oftentimes, cognitive therapy can aid emotional regulation by teaching proper coping mechanisms.
—Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2021
Shetty says concussions require a multidisciplinary treatment, which may include physical and cognitive therapy.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 July 2023
Wilt will also continue speech and cognitive therapy.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2023
However, in cases where a patient wants to change, psychodynamic therapy or cognitive therapy can be helpful.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2023
Better defining this through both internal and survey work (even leaning on principles adapted from cognitive therapy) was key to extending the reach of our rebrand efforts as well as helping fully dial in the nuances of our creative, analytical, and strategic execution.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 3 May 2023
For many people, online mindfulness or cognitive therapy exercises can make a big difference.
—Bethany Teachman, CNN, 9 Nov. 2022
For example, if a student isn’t sleeping or has high scores on a depression-assessment questionnaire, algorithms can automatically recommend interventions from a group of mindfulness, cognitive therapy and behavioral exercises, or highlight patterns to be discussed in person at clinic visits.
—Laura Landro, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2021
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First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
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“Cognitive therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cognitive%20therapy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
cognitive therapy
noun
: psychotherapy that emphasizes the substitution of desirable patterns of thinking for maladaptive or faulty ones
cognitive therapist
noun
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