Application of the cognitive-behavioral approach in psychotherapy for self-harming behavior

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This review article discusses research and practical guidelines on the use of the cognitive behavioral approach in psychotherapy for self-harming behavior. Self-harm is an acute problem of modern psychiatry, psychotherapy and clinical psychology, affecting mainly young people. A significant part of the research on assistance is devoted to cognitive behavioral therapy and related areas. Given the complexity of the phenomenon of self-harm, the first part of the article considers the theoretical models that underlie the applied hikes. This was followed by a review of studies on various areas of psychotherapy for self-harming behavior. The main techniques and basic principles of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy were considered, and illustrative practical examples were given. It is concluded that the quality of evidence is currently insufficient, but the methods of the cognitive-behavioral approach are recognized as “well-established” and “promising” for helping patients in this group.

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Alexander S. Granitsa

Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University

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Email: hebechblu@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0498-7397
SPIN-code: 4775-7844
ResearcherId: C-9878-2019
Russian Federation, 420008, Kazan, Kremlevskaya str., 18

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