Be Proactive
There are many different types of therapy available out there, but which one is right for you? Behavioral therapy enables you to take the initiative and be proactive in your life. Human beings learn by consistency, and behavioral therapy can train your brain in a systematic manner so that you no longer passively react to life and that anxiety can be alleviated.
Here are a few benefits and drawbacks when it comes to behavioral therapy.
It Changes Brain Physiology
Also known as cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy can help transform the neutral pathway associations in your brain. This permanently changes how we feel and react to the world around us. Your brain can change only after you take the proper action, and once behavioral steps are made, the brain chemistry and neural pathways in the brain will change.
Results Are Definitely Seen in a Quicker Manner
With the correct type of therapy and cognitive framework, patients are able to be rational and not have lofty expectations about their progress. This keeps them from having setbacks and dwelling on old thoughts and feelings from the past, enabling us to move forward and ward off depression. Because of your prior history, you may expect things to turn out poorly. As your thoughts and beliefs change, you can begin to think more rationally and see things for what they really are. This quickens the progress against social anxiety and gets you faster results.
You No Longer Avoid Participating in Life
Cognitive therapy can change how you act. Instead of avoiding certain social situations and people, you learn how to feel comfortable in your own skin and be confident, because you took the correct action. A small step against avoidance will boost self-esteem and make you more comfortable in different social situations. Your newfound calmness in one situation can spill over into other anxiety-provoking situations, giving you control of your life again.
The Drawbacks of Behavioral Therapy
- One of the biggest drawbacks is finding a qualified cognitive therapist. Thankfully, North Brooklyn Marriage and Family Therapy employ master’s-level clinicians licensed by the State of New York who are solely dedicated to your progress.
- Another pitfall can be that you must do the work. The secret ingredient for success when participating in behavioral therapy is that you need to do your homework. Although this type of therapy is considered comparatively short term, it does take time and work to modify behavior through reinforcement, and replace negative thoughts and actions with new positive ones.
If you are considering behavioral therapy, contact North Brooklyn Marriage and Family Therapy today and discover the plethora of benefits that come along with retraining your brain.