The scientific foundation of PB-CBT is the . It organizes therapeutic change into six dimensions and two levels:
Bio-physiological (sleep, diet, neurobiology) and Socio-cultural (social support, cultural influences). Process-Based CBT: The Science and Core Clinica...
Traditionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has relied on specific manuals for specific DSM diagnoses. Process-Based CBT (PB-CBT) argues that this "nomothetic" approach—applying group averages to individuals—has led to stagnating response rates. Instead, PB-CBT focuses on: The scientific foundation of PB-CBT is the
Customizing treatment to the individual's unique life context and psychological network rather than a generic diagnosis. Hayes and Stefan G
is a seminal textbook edited by Steven C. Hayes and Stefan G. Hofmann that shifts the focus of psychotherapy from "protocols for syndromes" to identifying and targeting the underlying processes of change . 1. Conceptual Shift: From Syndromes to Processes
It uses the concepts of Variation (trying new responses), Selection (choosing what works in context), and Retention (practicing and keeping those skills) to drive psychological growth. 3. Core Clinical Competencies
Affect, Cognition, Attention, Self, Motivation, and Behavior.
