In order to decide what the focus will be in your CBT work, you have to know what you’re working with. In other words, some archeological excavation will be necessary…
Face Your Fears Head-On
It is important to become aware of specific fears and to stop running from them. The continual chase actually gives anxiety more power. A certain amount of objectivity about oneself…
What Is Depression?
According to Barsky and Deans, authors of Stop Being Your Symptoms and Start Being Yourself, depression is the experience of feeling sad for two weeks or longer with…
How to Find a Good Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
One of the first criteria for selecting a therapist is whether or not you like the person. Do you feel comfortable? Do you imagine that you could talk about difficult…
Moment-by-Moment Mindfulness
CBT clinicians have found that techniques drawn from centuries-old Eastern philosophies are helpful in quieting an overactive mind. A deliberate combination of breathing, meditation, and acceptance of a situation greatly…