I don't mean to hijack your post, as it's about CBT, but you said talking psychology goes way beyond Sigmund Freud, and I really do wonder if Freud would have as much recognition as he has if it weren't for his public relations expert nephew, Edward Bernays. His nephew did a lot to promote Freud's work in the United States. Do you think Freud's work warrants his position of prominence in the field of psychology?
And to answer your penultimate question, yes, I'm totally on board with the idea that what hurts us is the meaning we attach to events in our lives.
And like trumpman, I'm very jealous of the kind of interaction you get in your comments! I wish I had half of that going on with my series on sustainability for kids!!! Oh well. 😃
:** lots of love to you :)
Please geke! Whatever king of input you have to share with us is most welcome. To be honest this observation of yours fits this whole discussion really well.
Yes, as for Edward Bernays (the genius - well, some will say the evil genius) giving Freud recognition that he may not have deserved.... Well, YES, I do think Freud deserves his prominence. He was the creator for the "talking cure", he was the one who made it acceptable that not only those deemed as "mad" are also afflicted by mental distress and above all Freud was a fine, fine theorist!