How helpful is CBT, really?
We have been discussing the approach of Dr. David Burns, renowned member of the Beck team which developed Cognitive Therapy in the 1980’s, best-selling author of the evergreen “Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” and many other fine books on CBT. 2,491 total views, 2 views today Originally posted 2014-10-01 […]
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Do you believe your thoughts?
Are your thoughts true? Here is one for you. When you are aware of thinking a thought, do you automatically assume that it is true, factual and valid? 963 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2017-09-20 07:37:03.
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How much stimulation is enough?
Do you find roller coasters and “thrill rides” to be stimulating and exciting or frightening and enervating? 1,385 total views Originally posted 2016-05-18 21:55:56.
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David D. Burns, author of the now-classic, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy was Part of Beck’s team that developed CBT at the University of Pennsylvania in the 1980s . . . 1,009 total views Originally posted 2019-02-26 22:11:09.
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Windy Dryden [published over 200 books] is one of the leading practitioners and trainers in the UK in the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) tradition of psychotherapy . . . 975 total views, 4 views today Originally posted 2019-03-02 21:06:46.
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Negative thinking patterns
Negative thinking patterns can be immensely deceptive and persuasive, and change is rarely easy. But with patience and persistence, I believe that nearly all individuals suffering from depression can improve and experience a sense of joy and self-esteem once again.” ~David Burns, author “Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” […]
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Is “talk therapy” really limited?
In a recent discussion, someone wanted to know more about what I meant in a comment where I said that, in the end, all talk therapy is limited. Here is what I said: 3,978 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2014-05-09 20:11:21.
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It’s official! “Awfulize” is now a word!
Dr. Ellis coined the term “awfulize” by transforming the adjective “awful” into a verb. The language of REBT can sometimes sound a little contorted, especially when employing “ePrime,” in it’s preference for using more verbs and adverbs than nouns and adjectives. Now, it is official! “Awfulizing” has made it to the big time and is […]
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A Bouquet of Dr. Burns Classics For You
597 total views Originally posted 2018-12-17 12:00:58.
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Quotes That Matter
