Phobias are a perception of danger associated with specific situations that can be avoided, such as heights, elevators, certain animals, social situations, or too much confinement in a space. The…
Eating Disorders
Although the manifestation of eating disorders shows up as being overweight or drastically underweight in a physical sense, it is important to recognize the thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that underlie…
What about Suicidal Thoughts?
In his book, Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders, Aaron Beck eloquently describes his work with a young teenager who was suicidal. The young boy was alarmingly negative, and his…
New Affirmations
CBT in the form of affirmations can be a great help in your quest for a healthy weight and body image. You might find some of the following statements useful:…
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are sudden rushes of fear and dread, usually accompanied by sweating, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, trembling, choking, sensations of unreality, chest discomfort, hot flashes…