The Benefits Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

“The behavioral and emotional challenges associated with adolescence are of considerable public health concern”(Greenberg & Lippold, 2013, p.259). The to build an effective strategy with youth it begins at the assessment stage. Engaging youth in treatment can be a difficult task because they are sometimes resistant to opening up. “Cognitive behavior therapies (CBTs) have been widely used as a primary therapeutic model in both individual and group treatment of adolescents with aggression, substance use disorders, delinquency, and comorbid conditions”(Greenberg & Lippold, 2013, p.259).CBT consists of a variety of methods that address goal-oriented therapy interventions. According to Greenberg and Lippold (2013), meta-analyses of CBT programs
have shown effectiveness in reducing recidivism rates and that is effective for substance use problems in teens. Incorporating the Motivational Interviewing (MI) with Cognitive Behavior Therapy can better assess te youth and build a trusting relationship. According to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (1999), “Motivational interviewing is a technique in which you become a helper in the change process and express acceptance of your client”. It is a way to interact with substance-using clients, not merely as an adjunct to other therapeutic approaches, and a style of counseling that can help resolve the ambivalence that prevents clients from realizing personal goals”.