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Structuring and educating are two very important concepts in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy which is more commonly known as CBT that work in together to facilitate effective therapeutic outcomes. Structuring involves organizing the therapeutic process in a systematic and goal-oriented manner, while educating focuses on providing clients with insights, information, and skills to understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Within CBT interventions psychoeducation is essential to equip clients with a good foundation for change. Lessons that nature of automatic thought could provide include: understanding that thoughts occur automatically and influence emotions and behaviors. This would be an essential lesson for clients to understand. Thoughts are natural whether they are negative or positive. But we can be intentional about which thoughts we focus on and cling to. Some techniques I might use for this would be to educate on encouraging self-monitoring and awareness. Types of cognitive Distortions is another area of focus for educating clients. Recognizing and challenging distorted thinking patterns is a great way to overcome negative patterns. I could present my clients with a list of common cognitive distortions and engage in discussions and exercises to identify and reframe distorted thoughts. I could also share readings such as "Feeling Good: The New Therapy for Mood Disorders" by David D. Burns which provides great insight into achieving mental wellness. This book, "helps you get beyond depression and anxiety and make life an exhilarating experience!" (Burns, 1999). Behavioral activation is another area where valuable lessons can be learned. I could use activity monitoring worksheets to track daily activities and associated moods with my clients. By integrating these concepts and lessons into structured CBT sessions, social workers can empower clients with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable change and improved mental well-being.