It is unfortunately impossible to control all the aspects of life that make you nervous, but there is considerable choice among certain aspects of your life. It can help to…
Getting Out of Negative Cycles
The first step to getting out of a negative spiral is to become aware of it occur-ring. Oftentimes the habit is so deeply ingrained that it seems a natural part…
How Will You Know You Are Finished?
More than likely there will be a discussion at the beginning of CBT when the client and therapist talk in detail about the nature of their work together. Usually there…
Tracking Down Harmful Beliefs
When a child or teenager is distraught, it is always helpful to quietly ask how he feels and what is going on. Ask what happened earlier in the day. Patiently…
Core Beliefs about Mental Health
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…