How Stress Can Make Therapy Sessions More Effective
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Therapy is all about learning how to cope and manage difficult situations better, but sessions may not always equip patients with the practical tools they need to face challenges when they occur.
In fact, the latest research suggests that just when self-control is critical—such as during frightening or traumatic situations— stress impairs the parts of the brain that are essential for staying rational. That means that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — the most effective talk therapy for treating anxiety disorders and depression — can fail patients just when they need these coping skills the most./.../
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