“While we may not directly control global carbon emissions or biodiversity loss, we can manage our emotions and what ecological actions they lead us to take.”

"Ultimately, the research regarding therapy (in-person versus online) indicates that both formats are an effective means in facilitating growth and change"

Challenging the one-drop rule and supporting multicultural identities is crucial for moving beyond an identity built on white-body supremacy.

“It’s natural to feel stressed during election time when you’re invested in the outcomes.”

The goal of CBT for psychosis (CBTp) is to help people become more flexible in how they think and act when experiencing delusions and hallucinations, making both less distressing and interfering in day-to-day life.

“Self-as-Context (SAC) refers to the sense of self as the observer of one’s thoughts, feelings, and sensations.”

“Having the distance to recognize that a thought is just a thought is what we call ‘cognitive defusion.’ You become ‘de-fused’ from the thought by simply recognizing that it is a thought you are having.”

“Any animal can be a source of social support. Just having another living being whom you can talk to, hug, love — and who needs you — can alleviate feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression.”

“Regret and shame often result from feelings of guilt. Guilt is a sense of culpability that can be helpful or devastating in one's life. When you make a mistake, own it. Correct it if you can, then let it go.”

Chronic pain is commonly defined as pain that endures past three months. It can result from injury or illness or unknown causes and often leads to significant emotional distress and interference in activities of daily life.

“Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior.”

CBH Partners is pleased to announce that our own Dr. Jayson L. Mystkowski is now Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), joining 285 board-certified practitioners in this specialty in the United States.

The Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) is the only psychotherapy model developed specifically for chronic depression.

“Thinness itself doesn’t mean health and shouldn’t be used to judge people’s health.”

“CBT’s rational approach is most effective when the therapy is ‘delivered in the context of a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship,’ and … CBT ‘must be adapted for each individual client. It isn’t one size fits all.’”

“Here are some tips for managing news overload and getting through these challenging times.”

“Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a therapeutic approach that aims to help those who struggle with shame and self-criticism, often resulting from early experiences of abuse or neglect.”

“Artificial intelligence has the potential to provide helpful, supportive tools for people to use with their mental health…however, these AI chatbots and apps do pose some ethical concerns.”

“Mindfulness has become a popular word these days and everyone seems to have a different idea of what it means. Some people think it means to get rid of your thoughts, to have an empty mind, to feel nothing, or to be peaceful at all times.”

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