Is CBT doing more harm than good? While CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a popular and often very effective therapy, it may not be the best solution for everyone, especially for autistic individuals. Many autistic adults struggle with building self-confidence, unmasking, and burning out. CBT encourages us to slow down and take control of our thoughts and emotions which may be the exact opposite of what we need to let go of harmful masking behaviour. In this video, I will share what CBT is, how it works, what it’s good for, and crucially… what it’s not so good for and why CBT isn't always the right fit for those of us on the autism spectrum.

🎞️Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
0:39 Is CBT Good for Autistic People?
2:03 What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
6:10 Anhedonia and Depression
6:55 Common Autistic Problems (Masking/Burnout)
4:22 Is CBT doing more harm than good?

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