The above PDF provides valuable new insights into supporting individuals with mental health addictions and serves as a practical guide for therapists. It introduces innovative strategies rooted in cognitive therapy and the TEAM-CBT framework, offering techniques to address habits and addictive behaviors effectively. Whether you're exploring ways to melt resistance, challenge cognitive distortions, or empower … Continue reading Cognitive Therapy for Addictions and Habits
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Sadness vs. Depression: Are We Supposed to Be Happy All the Time?
Hello, dear reader! Grab your favorite beverage—tea, coffee, or whatever you’ve convinced yourself is your "calming ritual"—because today, we’re diving headfirst into the murky waters of sadness, depression, and the occasional awkward hug from life’s emotional rollercoaster. Spoiler alert: You’re allowed to feel sad. You’re even allowed to feel miserable—two days a week, max. (Yes, … Continue reading Sadness vs. Depression: Are We Supposed to Be Happy All the Time?
A Playful Guide to Transforming Your Philosophy and Mental Well-Being
Imagine you're at a crossroads in your emotional life, struggling with stress, anger, or anxiety. What if I told you that the secret to overcoming these challenges lies not in what happens to you, but in how you think about it? This is the foundation of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a powerful approach pioneered … Continue reading A Playful Guide to Transforming Your Philosophy and Mental Well-Being
Why Your Resistance is Futile… But Also Kind of Awesome
Hi there, dear reader (and maybe future therapy enthusiast?). Let’s talk about something most therapists tiptoe around like a cat avoiding a bath: resistance. That’s right—resistance. It’s the part of you that’s clinging to the couch, arms crossed, going, “Change? Nope. Not today, buddy.” I’m a TEAM-CBT therapist, and let me tell you, we don’t … Continue reading Why Your Resistance is Futile… But Also Kind of Awesome