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Is CBT the ‘Gold Standard’? Examining the Evidence
July 25, 2018 .
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As a therapist working with diverse people who have diverse minds and diverse emotional struggles, I call upon a diverse range of ideas and skills for helping. I try (emphasis on try) not ... Read More
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Can People Really Change? Epigenetics, Neuroplasticity, and CBT
April 26, 2018 .
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Many of us learned in high school biology class that genetic traits are passed down to us from our parents. We were taught that we have brown, blue, or green eyes because a parent did, ... Read More
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Connect with Yourself: 6 Steps to Managing Distressing Emotions
February 15, 2018 .
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What, exactly, is an emotion? This question has long been debated. Nonetheless, this complex state can be said to involve cognitive appraisals, physiological changes, and behavioral responses. ... Read More
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Study: Do Self-Help Programs Work as Well as Therapy?
August 28, 2017 .
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Structured self-help programs, which allow participants to give themselves therapy, may work just as well as psychotherapy with a therapist, according to a study published in the journal ... Read More
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Parents of Autistic Children
August 7, 2017 .
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Parents of autistic children often participate in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address emotional and behavioral concerns in their children. According to a study published in the ... Read More
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20 Cognitive Distortions and How They Affect Your Life
April 7, 2015 .
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Our circumstances don’t define us. Regardless of what happens in life, we always have the power to choose our attitude. So what’s the difference between someone who remains hopeful ... Read More
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The Trauma of Workplace Stress: How Therapy Can Help
September 5, 2014 .
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Most of us experience work stress, but can too many responsibilities, unrealistic expectations, and personality conflicts at work lead to an experience of trauma victimization over time? In ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Styles Differ in Coping with Anxiety or Depression
January 23, 2012 .
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Psychotherapy is the first form of treatment for depression or anxiety and involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, the person experiencing depression or anxiety ... Read More