Addiction can make it challenging to do many things. Some people are surprised by the ways that addiction impacts their lives, as there are many unexpected effects. For example, after struggling with addiction, it can be incredibly hard to trust… Read More ›
Tag: CBT
The Difference Between CBT and DBT
Health professionals use a variety of different therapeutic techniques in mental health settings. Understanding the differences between different therapies is beneficial. For example, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are similar but serve slightly different purposes. In understanding… Read More ›
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological treatment used to help treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs), and so much more. Previous psychologists have discovered the main principles of CBT, which are: That… Read More ›
Depression and Addiction Recovery
When two disorders occur at the same time, it’s referred to as comorbidity, dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders. Each person’s experience with this is different and, because of this, it can be hard to tell which disorder actually came first.… Read More ›
Common CBT Approaches to Addiction Recovery
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective forms of treatment for addiction recovery; with various approaches to recovery, numerous studies have shown time and time again that CBT can help individuals replace old, negative thoughts patterns with… Read More ›
3 Challenges You’ll Have to Overcome Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy) that helps clients replace old, unproductive and negative thought patterns into newer, more productive ones. Much of CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts… Read More ›
What Are Some Cognitive Behavioral Exercises I May Learn in Therapy?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological treatment used to help treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs), marital problems, eating disorders, and much more. The American Psychological Association (APA) emphasizes 3 core principles… Read More ›
