Tag: cbt
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CBT v. Loneliness
Read more: CBT v. LonelinessScience Daily: Addressing Negative Thoughts Most Effective in Fighting Loneliness [T]he four interventions that helped people break the cycle of negative thoughts about self-worth and how people perceive them were the most effective at reducing loneliness. Studies that used cognitive-behavioral therapy, a technique also used for treating depression, eating disorders and other problems, were found…
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What is CBT?
Read more: What is CBT?A new page on the site begins to describe Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and links to the list of Cognitive Distortions and a blank ABCD Thought Log. For everything–description, Cognitive Distortions, and Thought Log–in one package, click here (pdf). Interested in trying CBT? Call to discuss and make an appointment: (323) 610-0112.
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Free Therapy?
Read more: Free Therapy?Yes, free therapy: The monthly Free CBT Clinic at the Southern California Counseling Center runs again today (Sept. 5, 2010) at 2 – 6pm. No appointment necessary. Just show up, get a free consultation: 5615 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019. Future dates are announced on the clinic’s Facebook page.
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Rethinking Cravings
Read more: Rethinking CravingsPsychCentral: Train Brain To Reduce Cravings. Smokers who are taught cognitive strategies, such as thinking about the long-term consequences of smoking, show increased activity in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with cognitive control and rational thought.
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Free CBT L.A.
Read more: Free CBT L.A.It’s that time again: the free CBT clinic at the Southern California Counseling Center runs from 2 to 6pm today, August 1st. My quick interview with clinic founder, John Tsilimparis, is here. [UPDATE: SCCC’s Free CBT Clinic no longer operating.]