A Brief History of Metacognitive Therapy: From Cognitive Science to Clinical Practice
Overview
This paper traces the historical development of Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) from its theoretical foundations in cognitive science to its current clinical applications. It outlines the Self-Regulatory Executive Function model developed by Adrian Wells and explains how MCT addresses psychological disorders through metacognitive processes. The resource aims to introduce clinicians and researchers to the approach, highlighting its distinctive features and potential efficacy compared to standard treatments.
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- OpenAlex
- Author
- Lora Capobianco (Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust), Henrik Nordahl (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
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- 2021-12-20
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- hybrid
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- 10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.11.002
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BibTeX
@article{allodium:36f7e112e67147b2,
title = {A Brief History of Metacognitive Therapy: From Cognitive Science to Clinical Practice},
author = {Lora Capobianco and Henrik Nordahl},
year = {2021},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.11.002},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.11.002}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - A Brief History of Metacognitive Therapy: From Cognitive Science to Clinical Practice AU - Capobianco, Lora AU - Nordahl, Henrik PY - 2021 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.11.002 UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.11.002 ER -
APA
Capobianco, L., & Nordahl, H. (2021). A Brief History of Metacognitive Therapy: From Cognitive Science to Clinical Practice. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.11.002
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