Seven brilliant reasons to start formulating
Many introductory guides to CBT do not trouble the reader with advice about how to create an effective formulation but (in my view) this is a mistake. A sound formulation is an invaluable tool when tackling difficulties of all sorts:
- It gives structure to your difficulties in a way that makes them feel more manageable.
- Just like the wiring diagram for the bomb it can show you which connections you may need to target in order to alter or remove the problem.
- It will help you generate theories about your problem and give you a model that can then be tested out against your experience.
- The discipline of describing the problem in detail can help us identify key thoughts and behaviours that otherwise might ...
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