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


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 2


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


Rationale for Exposure Therapy in Treating Anxiety Disorders and PTSD
Exposure therapy is a cornerstone of evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dec 4, 2024


The Five 'Secrets' of Effective Communication
Effective communication is a cornerstone of healthy relationships. The "5 Secrets" are designed to improve how we connect with others.
Nov 29, 2024


CBT Downward Arrow Technique
In CBT, the downward arrow technique is a way of working through automatic thoughts to find the irrational beliefs at their base.
Oct 25, 2024


Understanding Relationship Issues
If you are suffering because relationships in your life are not intimate, respectful, and fulfilling, cognitive-behavioral therapy can help.
Sep 25, 2024


Imaginal Exposure for Anxiety Treatment
When our fears involve imagined situations that we can’t replicate in the real world, we use imaginal exposure for anxiety treatment.
Aug 1, 2024


Double Standard TEAM-CBT Technique
what if you treated yourself with the same kindness and understanding you'd offer a friend in the same situation?
Jul 1, 2024


Why We All Have Troubled Relationships
TEAM-CBT suggests motivation, not just skills or self-esteem, is key to improving relationships. True change begins when we act first.
Jan 23, 2024


Empathy: What is it, really?
Empathy is a fundamental ingredient of any psychotherapy treatment. It is so important in TEAM-CBT that it gets its own acronym letter "E".
Feb 8, 2023


Cognitive Distortions Twist Your Thinking
In cognitive psychology, we group unhelpful mental shortcuts - called cognitive distortions - in categories that describe each one of them.
Jan 19, 2023


Ultra-fast Treatment for Depression: Is it Possible?
Dr. David Burns,a world renowned psychiatrist and a CBT pioneer, developed TEAM-CBT for ultra-fast treatment of depression.
Nov 10, 2021


Models for Anxiety Treatment
Evidence-based treatment for anxiety can take several forms. In TEAM-CBT, we categorize anxiety interventions in four groups.
Oct 10, 2021


Why Helping Is Not Always Helpful
Dr. David Burns explains why some clients may not want to change - and why helping is not always helpful.
Sep 15, 2020

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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