“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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Organizations must begin to recognize the importance of cultivating an environment that nurtures the work identities of their employees through the development of genuine relationships. Learning to look for signs of burnout or behaviors that signal that an employee may need additional support.

CBH Partners is proud to have three staff members who are Lyra Health providers in California: Jayson L. Mystkowski, Ph.D., ABPP, Megan L. Wagner, Ph.D., BCB, & Ben Schwartzman, LCSW, A-CBT (Post updated 3/21/24).

To see if your employer offers mental health services through Lyra Health, email care@lyrahealth.com or visit https://care.lyrahealth.com.

CBH Partners offers many helpful client resources, from links to professional organizations and consumer/informational websites to books and smart device apps that we integrate into our clinical work (Post updated 8/27/24).

“For the majority of people, cognitive behavioral therapy is the best place to start learning tools and skills proven to reduce anxiety and depression.”

Courtesy of PsychCentral: “Cyberchondria — similar to hypochondria — is when searching the internet for medical information leads to extreme health anxiety.”

Psychological assessment refers to the objective measurement of a person’s psychological functioning by gathering information about a person’s behavior, character, strengths, and needs for diagnosing, setting goals, and recommending treatment.