Tag: cognitive behavioral therapy
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Shoulding
Read more: ShouldingCBTer Judith Beck uses a client vignette to look at guilt and the “shoulds.” John holds certain values quite dear and believes he is violating those values when he doesn’t quite live up to them. He is plagued with the shoulds: I SHOULD work harder; I SHOULD be a better husband/father/son/sister/community member. Every time John…
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (For Free)
Read more: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (For Free)It’s free clinic day again at SCCC. Just show up 2-6pm today (Oct 3, 2010) at 5615 W. Pico to get some one-on-one CBT help. Not sure what CBT is? Here’s my rundown.
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Anger and Pain
Read more: Anger and PainWebMD reports on a new study: Anger Increases Pain in Women. Treatment–in this case CBT–shown to help. Treatment effects were significant, showing positive differences in pain, fatigue, and functional disability, and in anxiety and negative mood, the researchers say. “Our results demonstrate that offering high-risk [fibromyalgia] patients a treatment tailored to their cognitive behavioral patterns at an…
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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.