Cognitive analytic therapy
Cognitive analytic therapy is a type of therapy that helps people who are feeling sad or anxious or struggling with relationships. It is kind of like going to see a special helper who can help you understand your thoughts and feelings better.
Imagine you have a big toy box filled with lots of different toys. Each toy represents a different feeling or thought in your mind. Your special helper will help you pick out one toy at a time and examine it closely, talking about how it looks, feels, and what it does. This toy might represent a thought you have that makes you feel anxious or sad.
Once you and your special helper have looked at the toy together, you can decide if you want to keep playing with it, put it away for later, or maybe even throw it out. This means you can start to change the way you think or feel about certain things and start to feel better.
Cognitive analytic therapy is like having a friendly coach who helps you see your feelings and thoughts in a new way so that you can feel happier and more confident.
Imagine you have a big toy box filled with lots of different toys. Each toy represents a different feeling or thought in your mind. Your special helper will help you pick out one toy at a time and examine it closely, talking about how it looks, feels, and what it does. This toy might represent a thought you have that makes you feel anxious or sad.
Once you and your special helper have looked at the toy together, you can decide if you want to keep playing with it, put it away for later, or maybe even throw it out. This means you can start to change the way you think or feel about certain things and start to feel better.
Cognitive analytic therapy is like having a friendly coach who helps you see your feelings and thoughts in a new way so that you can feel happier and more confident.