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Why Is It Important to Understand the Neuroscience of Depression?

depression, anxiety, thoughts

April 16, 2019

By Alex Korb, PhD, author of The Upward Spiral Workbook

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How to Help Your Clients Reframe Self-Criticism

self-criticism, cognitive distortion, thoughts, self-acceptance, perfectionism

April 09, 2019

By Sharon Martin, MSW, LCSW

Self-criticism, or being overly hard on yourself, is usually based on cognitive distortions—rigid, all-or-nothing, perfectionist thinking. And it isn’t helpful or healthy.

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How to Help Clients with OCD Disclose Their Intrusive Thoughts on Day One

thoughts, OCD, treatment, evidence-based, assessment tools

March 26, 2019

By Jon Hershfield, MFT

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From Disappointed to Resilient

meditation, resilience, emotions, thoughts, self-compassion

March 18, 2019

By Barbara Neiman, author of The Adopted Teen Workbook

How many times a day do you experience disappointment? It can be as simple as discovering Dunkin’ Donuts no longer carries your favorite toasted coconut donut to not getting a promotion. Maybe your child or spouse’s behavior has really let you down, or a serious health issue has been revealed in a friend or yourself. How long do you stay disappointed?

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The Power of Journaling as a Therapeutic Tool

thoughts, emotions, mindfulness

March 12, 2019

By Lisa Schab, LCSW

Even the well-seasoned therapist can feel “stuck” with a client who’s overwhelmed, blocked, or shut down. Suggesting expressive writing or drawing (“journaling”), either during or between sessions, can help get the process back on track. Both freewriting (writing whatever comes to mind) and guided journaling (starting with a specific prompt) are beneficial.

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How Not to Worry

anxiety, worry, mindfulness, thoughts

February 15, 2019

By Scott Symington, PhD, author of Freedom from Anxious Thoughts and Feelings

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The Mythical Self in Self-Esteem

self-esteem, neuroscience, self, thoughts

December 03, 2018

By Kate Gustin, author of The No-Self Help Book

Seeking self-esteem is like trekking through the Himalayas hoping to find a Yeti. We tell ourselves: “Just keep scaling the slopes—looking, achieving, producing, accumulating—and eventually I will get there. I will feel good about myself.” But when have we ever found the mythical creature? When have we ever found a self that is good enough?