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These principles are supposed to integrate the practices of Buddhism 's mindfulness and the acceptance of Freudian psychotherapy. Another form of the third wave cognitive behavior therapy is the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or also known as ACT. This theory relies on strategies that use acceptance and contact with the present moment, and mindfulness. It also focuses on thoughts and emotions along with overt behaviors. While cognitive behavior therapy attempts to change the content of the cognition, ACT focuses on changing the relationship to the process of thinking completely. While ACT is a useful therapy, cognitive behavior theorists have argued that this third wave idea of cognitive behavior therapy is unnecessary because cognitive behavior therapy has not held much different views of acceptance, mindfulness, and non-judgmental awareness from the beginning. This history is useful for seeing how cognitive behavioral therapy began and will be helpful when it comes to figuring out what types of problems this theory is the most useful to use it …show more content…
Cognitive behavioral therapy is beneficial for issues dealing mainly with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and many others including eating and substance use disorders. (Corey, 2013) According to Claudi L.H. Bockting, Major Depressive Disorder is predicted to become the second on the list of major diseases by the year 2030 and a major contribution to medical costs as well. (Bockting, 2010, p.273) One specific training method used in cognitive behavior therapy for the treatment of depression is referred to as CWD-A, and operates on the Lewinsohn’s behavioral model. This model focuses on the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that balance each other, and sees depression as a response to stress. This model engages the client in learning cognitive and behavioral skills in order for them to improve their coping skills. (Curry & Hersh, 2014, p. 17) CWD-A has been found to be a successful form of the cognitive behavior therapy model according to Curry and Hersh. It was also found that cognitive behavioral therapy