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INSIGHTS AND TOOLS TO EMPOWER CHANGE
Reflections on Well-Being, Contentment, Psychological Science, Cognitive Behavioral and other Evidence-based Therapies
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
What is TEAM-CBT therapy?
TEAM-CBT is a framework for providing evidence based psychotherapy developed by Stanford psychiatrist Dr. David Burns, MD.
Dec 1, 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
How to Make the Right Choice: Make your Choice Right
If we can't make the "right" choice, what we can do is make our choices right. Commitments, are living things that needs to be nurtured.
Nov 15, 2024
Impostor Syndrome: Do I have it?
Many high achieving individuals, despite their objective accomplishments, persist in holding a belief that they are unworthy of success.
Nov 8, 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
What causes emotional suffering? Needs vs. Wants
All of emotional suffering in the human race comes from us conflating ‘needs’ and ‘wants.’ Let me explain.
Oct 15, 2024
Tolerate Distress with TIPP DBT Skills
TIPP (Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Paired Muscle Relaxation) DBT skills work by changing your response to stress.
Oct 10, 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
Emotion or Solution-focused: Choosing the Right Coping Strategy
Life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes, challenges throw us into emotional turmoil, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to cope.
Sep 11, 2024
Dealing with "Mom Guilt"
Many mothers - both those staying-at-home with the kids as well as those working out of the house - often struggle with "mom guilt."
Sep 10, 2024
Negativity Bias: How to Shift Your Perspective for a Healthier Mindset
Negativity bias is a psychological phenomenon where negative experiences, thoughts, or emotions disproportionately influence our cognitions.
Sep 4, 2024
What are Core Beliefs in CBT
In CBT, core beliefs are the deepest level of negative thinking patterns. These are fundamental assumptions we hold about ourselves.
Aug 20, 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
Examine the Evidence: A powerful CBT technique
"Examine the evidence" empowers individuals to challenge negative thoughts by scrutinizing the evidence supporting and refuting them.
Aug 1, 2024
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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