By now, you may be asking, “What exactly is this treatment that I am starting?” Before we get to the “nuts and bolts” of how this can help you, it will be useful to describe the four important components of the cognitive-behavioral approach and how they interact with one another. These four components reflect on [...]
Also tagged cognitiveGoal-setting for this program: The trick is in setting achievable goals, i.e. ones which can be accomplished. You do not need to feel like a failure any more than you already do. A goal should be measurable. Can you evaluate when the goal has been reached? A goal should be realistic. Is it possible to [...]
Also tagged goalsThere are a number of factors that can affect communication. The first thing to emphasize is that communication is a 2-way street: you express your thoughts and feelings openly and directly, and you encourage the other person to express his or her thoughts and feelings. The ideas and feelings of both people are important. Listening [...]
Also tagged communicationCognitive Behavioral Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that acknowledges that our thoughts can shape our feelings, that often there is a pattern of distortion in our thinking that can increase our distress, and that we can learn to think about things differently to increase our happiness and ability to cope with stress. Overview of [...]
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