Socratic Questioning
Socratic questioning is a type of guided questioning that helps individuals explore and challenge their thoughts. This approach encourages deep reflection and insight, promoting personal growth and understanding.
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Understanding Thoughts
Many people struggle with negative or unhelpful thoughts that impact their mental well-being. Socratic questioning helps individuals identify and examine these thoughts, providing clarity and promoting healthier thinking patterns.
Exploring Approaches
Key aspects include:
- Encouraging self-reflection and insight
- Challenging unhelpful thoughts
- Promoting critical thinking and problem-solving
- Enhancing communication skills
Defining Socratic Questioning
Socratic questioning involves a series of structured questions designed to help individuals reflect on and examine their beliefs and thoughts.
Fostering Insight
Through Socratic questioning, individuals can gain greater awareness of their thought processes and identify underlying assumptions.
Guided Exploration
Therapists use Socratic questioning to help clients to uncover and challenge irrational or harmful thoughts.
Common Questions
What is Socratic questioning in CBT?
How does Socratic questioning benefit individuals?
Can Socratic questioning be used outside of therapy?
References
- National Center for Biotechnology Information: Socratic Questioning in Cognitive Therapy
- Psychology Tools: Socratic Questioning
- Verywell Mind: What is Socratic Questioning?
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This glossary provides definitions of various counselling terms and approaches for informational purposes only, without implying endorsement or service provision