Some cognitive-behavioral therapists have begun to question the goal of changing a client's self-defeating thoughts. They argue that it is difficult, if not impossible, to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings, especially when people have been rehearsing them for years. This idea was inspired, at least in part, by:

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The idea that it is difficult to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings, and instead focusing on how to live with them, is inspired by Eastern philosophies, which often emphasize acceptance and mindfulness over the direct control or elimination of thoughts.

Some Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists Have Begun to Question the Goal of Changing