CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) came about by the combination of several different types of therapy, such as those originated by Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck. These men believed that life events trigger certain thoughts and cognitive processes in one's mind as they happen- these thoughts could be triggers for good feelings and outcomes, or bad feelings and outcomes. Ellis and Beck also believed that these events could allow for effective coping strategies.
What you think affects how you feel, how you feel affects what you do, and what you do affects how you think. By the progression of CBT through many years of research it has been found that CBT can be very beneficial for adults and children affected with attention deficit hyperactive disorder in that is helps the individual specifically pinpoint what things trigger their behaviors and how they positively or negatively affect their thoughts.
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CBT Vs. Medications
Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be very effective in treating patients with ADHD whether or not these patients are taking stimulants or non-stimulants. While medication directly affects the issues involved in focusing and hyperactivity, studies have shown that the skills learned during CBT sessions help the patients learn how to self-manage and regulate their behaviors to overall improve their mood.