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Role of Socratic Questioning in Cognitive Behavior Therapy [ Socratic Questions]
The Socratic Method has been defined as a method of guided discovery in which the therapist asks a series of carefully sequenced questions to help define problems, assist in the identification of thoughts and beliefs, examine the meaning of events, or assess the ramifications of particular thoughts or behaviors.
The Socratic method, often described as the cornerstone of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Socratic questioning through a series of focused, open-ended questions that encourage reflection. It is widely used in teaching and counseling to expose and unravel deeply held values and beliefs that frame and support what we think and say.
By using a series of focused yet open questions, we can unpack our beliefs and those of others. Socratic questioning is critical to successful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Indeed, in CBT, where the focus is on modifying thinking to facilitate emotional and behavioral change, the technique is recognized as helping clients define problems, identify the impact of their beliefs and thoughts, and examine the meaning of event