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CBT Blog
INSIGHTS AND TOOLS TO EMPOWER CHANGE
Reflections on Well-Being, Contentment, Psychological Science, Cognitive Behavioral and other Evidence-based Therapies


What is a "Great Life"
A "great life," however it looks like for you, should maximize your ratings and satisfaction across many dimensions.
Sep 29


Finding Clarity with the Choice Point Framework in ACT
The Choice Point is a simple visual model that helps us recognize the decisions we make moment by moment
Sep 9


Freeing Yourself from “Should” Statements with CBT
Should statements can feel motivating at first, but they often create unnecessary guilt, pressure, or resentment. A powerful way to work with should statements is through a CBT method called the semantic technique.
Sep 1


Procrastinating? Read this (now)!
Are you doing the thing? If you're not doing the thing, TEAM-CBT interventions can help get you unstuck and move forward.
Aug 7


The Just-World Hypothesis: Why We Blame the Victim
The just-world hypothesis leads people to believe individuals get what they deserve and deserve what they get. It can offer comfort and predictability but also has a darker side: it can lead to victim-blaming, self-judgment, and a lack of empathy for those who are suffering.
Jul 23


Regulate Emotions Using ACCEPTS DBT skills
ACCEPTS is one of the most well-known distress tolerance skills taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Jul 1


Emotional Specificity in CBT: The Link Between Appraisals and Emotions
Emotional specificity within CBT proposes that certain classes of appraisals predictably lead to specific classes of emotions.
Jun 3


How do Core Beliefs Shape Our Thinking?
Core beliefs are deeply held convictions about ourselves, others, and the world. These beliefs act as internal lenses and shape our views.
May 15


Understanding Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Trauma and PTSD
Cognitive Processing Therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related symptoms.
Apr 17


Operant Conditioning: Shaping Behavior through Reinforcement
Operant conditioning is a method of learning in which behaviors are influenced by their consequences: rewards or punishments.
Mar 24


Learned Helplessness & Depression in Adults
Learned helplessness occurs when individuals repeatedly experience situations beyond their control, causing feelings of powerless.
Mar 14


What is Behavioral Activation in the Treatment of Depression?
Behavioral Activation is a powerful intervention for depression that focuses on helping individuals re-engage with meaningful activities.
Feb 27


Values vs. Goals: An Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Perspective
In ACT, values and goals serve different but complementary functions in shaping a meaningful life. What are yours?
Feb 23


Conquering Emetophobia: How CBT and Exposure Therapy Can Help
Emetophobia, or the intense fear of vomiting, is a specific phobia that can significantly disrupt daily life.
Jan 27


CBT-I: Therapy for Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Sleepless? One of the most effective and widely recommended treatments for insomnia is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Jan 3

Empowering Change
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."
- Viktor Frankl
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