Could psychotherapy work by changing how we navigate our own minds?

The stereotypical image of psychotherapy shows a patient lying on a couch, exploring their deepest traumas. This leads to awareness of unconscious habits, thoughts, and drives and has long been a cornerstone of psychotherapy. However, the cognitive processes underlying the new awareness that emerges—what’s actually happening in the patient’s brain on that couch—remain a mystery.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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