Kina Penelope
Kina Penelope
Cognitive behavioral therapy - a critique
Cognitive behavioral therapy - a critique
Cognitive behavioral therapy - a critique
Monday 28th October 2024
Kina Penelope critiques cognitive behavioural therapy for complex trauma and explores alternative approaches that might be more effective.
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Get the buttons here!Is CBT Right for Complex Trauma? A Critical Look
Episode Overview
- CBT may not be effective for everyone, especially those with complex trauma.
- Feelings of being gaslit or dismissed are common in traditional CBT.
- There is often a disconnect between what we know in our minds and what we feel in our bodies.
- Intellectualising emotions without processing them can be frustrating.
- Bottom-up therapeutic approaches may offer more meaningful progress.
I'm not saying that CBT is like garbage for everybody that it has no time and no place.
Kina Penelope is back with another episode of the Complex Trauma Recovery Podcast, and this time she's taking a critical look at cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). If you've ever felt frustrated or misunderstood by traditional therapy methods, this episode might resonate with you. Kina shares her experiences as both a client and a therapist, highlighting the common struggles people with complex trauma face when engaging in CBT.
She discusses why CBT often falls short for those dealing with deep-seated trauma and explores alternative therapeutic approaches that might be more effective. Throughout the episode, Kina emphasises that different therapies work for different people. However, she makes a compelling case for why CBT might not be the best fit for everyone, especially those with complex trauma.
She touches on issues like feeling gaslit by therapy, the disconnect between mind and body, and the frustrations of intellectualising emotions without truly processing them. Kina's reflections are both personal and deeply informed by her professional experience, making this episode a must-listen for anyone questioning the effectiveness of their current therapy. What sets this episode apart is Kina's candidness. She doesn't shy away from discussing her own journey, including her frustrations with CBT as a client.
This personal touch adds a layer of authenticity that many will find relatable. If you've ever felt like you're failing at therapy or that your experiences are being dismissed, Kina's insights might offer some much-needed validation. Kina also sheds light on alternative therapies that focus on bottom-up approaches, which she finds more effective for dealing with complex trauma.
By the end of the episode, you'll have a better understanding of why CBT may not always be the best option and what other therapies could offer more meaningful progress. If you're curious about different therapeutic methods or have had mixed feelings about CBT, give this episode a listen. It might just change your perspective and offer new avenues for your recovery journey.