Elaine Rosa is a Southern California Psychologist who has an extensive U.S. Military background and attained the rank of Captain. As a psychologist, Elaine Rosa is experienced working with people who are incarcerated. In her work, she draws on fellowship training that has cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (CBT) as a foundation.
A broad category of evidence-based methods, CBT seeks to improve mood and behavior, and includes techniques such as cognitive reframing or restructuring. This involves taking a close look at how one’s thought processes operate in specific situations and identifying how negative thoughts can amplify poor results. In a simple situation, getting around these negative thoughts can be as simple as reframing a setback as a positive learning experience, rather than as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Another core CBT process is guided discovery, which involves the therapist learning the client’s viewpoint and attitudes on specific issues. From this point, questions are asked that prod the person into supporting or challenging his or her assumptions. Through this process, an ability is gained on how to view actions from viewpoints that have not been previously considered or given credence. Through a broadening of perspective and the challenging of beliefs, a more constructive course forward can often be defined.
A broad category of evidence-based methods, CBT seeks to improve mood and behavior, and includes techniques such as cognitive reframing or restructuring. This involves taking a close look at how one’s thought processes operate in specific situations and identifying how negative thoughts can amplify poor results. In a simple situation, getting around these negative thoughts can be as simple as reframing a setback as a positive learning experience, rather than as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Another core CBT process is guided discovery, which involves the therapist learning the client’s viewpoint and attitudes on specific issues. From this point, questions are asked that prod the person into supporting or challenging his or her assumptions. Through this process, an ability is gained on how to view actions from viewpoints that have not been previously considered or given credence. Through a broadening of perspective and the challenging of beliefs, a more constructive course forward can often be defined.
