How Do I Know I’m Making Progress in Therapy?

03/10/2025 7 min Temporada 1 Episodio 18
How Do I Know I’m Making Progress in Therapy?

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Episode Synopsis

How do you prove your therapy is working when progress feels slow? Dr. Yadegarfard addresses this common question by introducing evidence-based ways to evaluate your improvement. Learn how the CBT model and structured measurement provide clear, undeniable proof of change. She breaks down the four key areas where you can track progress and explains how therapists use standardized tools like PHQ-9 and GAD-7 to ensure your treatment is effective.You'll learn:Why progress is a gradual trend, not a sudden fix.How to evaluate change in the four key CBT areas: Behavior, Cognition, Emotion, and Relationships.The difference between self-reporting (e.g., rating anxiety 0-10) and standardized measures (PHQ-9, GAD-7).Why evidence-based measurement is critical for successful, goal-oriented therapy.Listen to the full podcast here: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Podcast Index RSS.com Community— Connect with Dr. Yadegarfard:Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/812274Instagram: Your_therapy_guideX (Twitter): @UrTherapyguideHashtags: #TherapyProgress #MeasuringProgress #CBT #EvidenceBasedTherapy #MentalHealthMetrics #PHQ9 #GAD7 #TherapyPodcast #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #SelfEvaluation #DrYadegarfard #MentalHealthAwareness #ProgressTracking

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