Can Emotion-Focused therapy beat CBT for Self-Criticism?

NCT ID NCT07432139

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested if Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) can reduce self-criticism as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in adults. 95 participants received six weekly online sessions of either EFT or CBT. Researchers tracked changes in self-criticism and other mental health symptoms through questionnaires.

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Locations

  • University of Maia

    Maia, 4475-690, Portugal

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