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Automatic thoughts are involuntary and instant thoughts that arise in response to a trigger, often based on underlying beliefs. In CBT, clients learn to identify, challenge, and alter these thoughts.

Cognitive restructuring involves identifying and disputing irrational or maladaptive thoughts and replacing them with more accurate and beneficial thoughts, which leads to more desirable behavior.

Behavioral Activation is a CBT technique that helps clients overcome depression by encouraging them to engage in positive activities that can improve mood and decrease negative thought patterns.

The cognitive triad is a part of CBT which refers to the negative view of the self, the world, and the future held by individuals with depression. Challenging these views is key in therapy.

Socratic questioning is a technique in CBT where the therapist asks the client questions that lead the client to examine their thoughts and beliefs critically and objectively.

Mindfulness in CBT assists clients in focusing on the present moment while acknowledging and accepting their feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations in a nonjudgmental way.

Exposure therapy is a CBT technique that involves the gradual and repeated exposure to feared stimuli or situations in order to desensitize and reduce the fear response over time.

The ABC model in CBT stands for Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence. It is used to understand the cause and effect relationships in a client's cognitions, emotions, and behaviors.

Thought records are a CBT technique where individuals track their negative thoughts, the situations in which they arise, and the outcomes of rational analysis and cognitive restructuring of those thoughts.

Relaxation techniques in CBT include progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises, and guided imagery to help reduce physical tension and mental stress.

Problem-solving therapy is a CBT approach which helps clients identify, prioritize, and tackle problems in a systematic way, thereby reducing stress and enhancing coping skills.

Activity scheduling is a CBT technique where clients plan and set aside time for constructive and enjoyable activities, helping counteract patterns of avoidance or inactivity.

Assertiveness training in CBT teaches clients how to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs directly and appropriately, leading to healthier communication and relationships.

Cognitive distortions are irrational or exaggerated thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress and behavioral problems. Identifying and challenging these is a central part of CBT.

Homework assignments in CBT are tasks or practices that clients are encouraged to complete outside therapy sessions to reinforce skills learned during therapy.

Graded exposure is a systematic method of facing fears where the client is gradually exposed to the feared object or situation through a hierarchy of increasingly challenging stages.

Goal setting in CBT involves the collaborative establishment of attainable and measurable goals as part of therapy, guiding clients towards desired behavioral changes.

Rumination is the repetitive and passive focus on symptoms of distress and its possible causes and consequences. CBT aims to shift this pattern towards more constructive problem-solving.

Unconditional positive regard, a concept from humanistic psychology incorporated into CBT, refers to accepting and respecting clients without judgment or conditions.

In CBT, modifying core beliefs involves identifying and changing deeply held beliefs that are negative and dysfunctional, to facilitate more positive behaviors and emotions.

Psychoeducation in CBT is the process of educating clients about the psychological aspects of their condition, which can empower them to better understand and manage their symptoms.