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Discussing Advances in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychology, & Developments at CBH Partners

Jayson Mystkowski
May 8, 2025

Dangers of AI Dependence

Jayson Mystkowski
May 8, 2025
Dangers of AI Dependence

“Over-reliance on AI may impair critical thinking skills.”

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/harnessing-hybrid-intelligence/202505/what-is-agency-decay

Jayson Mystkowski
April 13, 2025

Ditching Old Scripts

Jayson Mystkowski
April 13, 2025
Ditching Old Scripts

Many men are trying to navigate a world where the old rules no longer apply, and the new ones haven’t yet been written. And many women are feeling the weight of that gap—emotionally, relationally, and culturally.

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202111/what-does-it-mean-be-trauma-informed

Jayson Mystkowski
March 20, 2025

Being Trauma-Informed

Jayson Mystkowski
March 20, 2025
Being Trauma-Informed

“A truly trauma-informed approach remembers that it’s not just the clients or students we work with, but members of our staff and leadership, and perhaps even ourselves, who are trauma survivors.”

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202111/what-does-it-mean-be-trauma-informed

Jayson Mystkowski
February 13, 2025

AI-Therapy and Mental Health: Part II

Jayson Mystkowski
February 13, 2025
AI-Therapy and Mental Health: Part II

“We can see that AI presents a blend of promising opportunities but with these opportunities come responsibilities. We cannot ignore the ethical pitfalls that this solution presents.”

Source: https://www.upheal.io/blog/ai-right-or-wrong-4-ethical-considerations-of-ai-in-therapy

Jayson Mystkowski
January 11, 2025

Coping With Wildfires and Their Aftermath

Jayson Mystkowski
January 11, 2025
Coping With Wildfires and Their Aftermath

“Wildfires pose a significant threat to the mental health of affected communities, impacting children, adults and first responders alike.”

Source: https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/news/practical-advice-for-coping-wildfires-prove-to-be-traumatic-to-survivors/article_6afc1cca-cfa5-11ef-8293-bf463328865c.html

Jayson Mystkowski
December 7, 2024

Stop Taking C.R.A.P. and Cultivate C.A.R.E.

Jayson Mystkowski
December 7, 2024
Stop Taking C.R.A.P. and Cultivate C.A.R.E.

Identify the C.R.A.P.—Control, Reactivity, Adversarial Dynamics, and Power Struggles—and focus on cultivating C.A.R.E.—Curiosity, Attunement, Responsibility, and Excitement in one’s family and relationship dynamics.

Jayson Mystkowski
November 19, 2024

Election Anxiety Part II

Jayson Mystkowski
November 19, 2024
Election Anxiety Part II

“After emotionally investing in a candidate’s policies and character, how do you reconcile the inevitable feelings of disappointment, anger, and additional anxiety as you confront the reality of living under a leader you didn’t support?”

Source: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cope-election-doesnt-way-210532027.html

Jayson Mystkowski
October 17, 2024

Eco-Anxiety

Jayson Mystkowski
October 17, 2024
Eco-Anxiety

“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.”

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-subtle-impact/202407/how-to-tackle-eco-anxiety-according-to-the-experts

Jayson Mystkowski
September 12, 2024

Telehealth Effectiveness

Jayson Mystkowski
September 12, 2024
Telehealth Effectiveness

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

Source: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/is-online-therapy-effective/

Jayson Mystkowski
August 7, 2024

Embracing Multiracial Identities

Jayson Mystkowski
August 7, 2024
Embracing Multiracial Identities

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

Jayson Mystkowski
July 15, 2024

Election Anxiety Part I

Jayson Mystkowski
July 15, 2024
Election Anxiety Part I

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

Source: https://www.lyrahealth.com/blog/political-anxiety/

Jayson Mystkowski
June 21, 2024

CBT for Psychosis

Jayson Mystkowski
June 21, 2024
CBT for Psychosis

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.

Source: https://www.nami.org/family-member-caregivers/cbt-for-psychosis-approaches-families-can-use/

Jayson Mystkowski
May 23, 2024

Self-as-Context

Jayson Mystkowski
May 23, 2024
Self-as-Context

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

Source: https://medium.com/@jyotirgamya/self-as-context-in-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-examples-exercises-metaphors-and-43535d1049cd

Jayson Mystkowski
April 15, 2024

Cognitive Defusion

Jayson Mystkowski
April 15, 2024
Cognitive Defusion

“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.”

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-the-anxious-mind/202306/how-cognitive-defusion-can-help-with-anxiety

Jayson Mystkowski
March 21, 2024

Pet Positives

Jayson Mystkowski
March 21, 2024
Pet Positives

“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.”

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mind-body-connection/202010/the-psychological-and-physical-benefits-having-pet

Jayson Mystkowski
February 19, 2024

Guilt, Shame, Regret and Worry

Jayson Mystkowski
February 19, 2024
Guilt, Shame, Regret and Worry

“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.”

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-disaster-strikes-inside-disaster-psychology/202301/eliminating-guilt-shame-regret-and

Jayson Mystkowski
January 15, 2024

Chronic Pain

Jayson Mystkowski
January 15, 2024
Chronic Pain

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.

Jayson Mystkowski
December 8, 2023

Motivational Interviewing

Jayson Mystkowski
December 8, 2023
Motivational Interviewing

“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.”

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/motivational-interviewing

Jayson Mystkowski
November 21, 2023

American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) - Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology

Jayson Mystkowski
November 21, 2023
American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) - Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology

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.

Source: https://abpp.org/

Jayson Mystkowski
October 2, 2023

CBASP for Chronic Depression

Jayson Mystkowski
October 2, 2023
CBASP for Chronic Depression

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

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