“What I am today is a reflection of what I have learned, not of my potential.”  ~ Virginia Satire
 

Cognitive Behavioral Training: CBT

The behavior program at the Merrimac Center is predicated upon cognitive behavioral and behavior modification interventions. 

The cognitive behavioral framework is a model for describing, understanding, and changing behavior.  It operates on the fundamental assumption that thinking and attitudes influence our behavior, and therefore we can change behavior by changing thought patterns and attitudes.

The cognitive model uses techniques to monitor thought patterns, recognize the connections between thinking and behavior, and replace distorted thinking with rational thinking in order to foster more appropriate behavior.  We challenge our residents to pay attention to the thought patterns they have and the behaviors and consequences that result from them.