# CBT Strategies [[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)]] relies on a number of strategies such as: - Learning to recognize one's distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality - Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others - Using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations - Learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one's own abilities The efforts aim to change behavioral patterns by: - Facing one's fears instead of avoiding them - Using role playing to prepare for potentially problematic interactions with others - Learning to calm one's mind and relax one's body ## Related - [[CBT Principles]]