CBT is a therapeutic approach that helps to transform dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognition through a goal-oriented, focused approach. In this type of therapy, the objective is typically to identify and monitor thoughts, assumptions, beliefs and behaviors that are related and may causing debilitating negative emotions.  The client will work to identify which thoughts and beliefs are negative, dysfunctional, inaccurate, or simply unhelpful. This is done in an effort to replace or transcend them with more positive, realistic and useful ones.  CBT found a ground in focusing on the "here and now" for symptom removal.  There are various therapeutic techniques with CBT according to the particular kind of problem or issue. The client keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings, may have homework assignments to work on between sessions, be taught techniques that create greater awareness of thoughts and behaviors; questioning and testing cognition, looking at assumptions made, looking at evaluations and beliefs that might be unhelpful and unrealistic; gradually facing activities which may have been avoided; and trying out new ways of behaving and reacting. Relaxation, mindfulness,  thought stopping techniques, and distraction tools are often used. CBT can be useful for various problems including depression, anxiety, panic, personality disorders, substance abuse, and relationship conflict.