Ever wonder why cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy start with an evaluation? Psychological assessment isn’t just paperwork—it’s the foundation of effective treatment. Without it, therapy is like trying to fix a problem without knowing exactly what’s wrong. Psychological assessment helps pinpoint cognitive patterns, emotional responses, and behavioral tendencies. It’s based on standardized tools—questionnaires, interviews, […]
Category Archives: CBT
Lose the imaginary audience!
Ever feel self-conscious? Most of us do from time to time. But for some people, it feels like an imaginary audience is scrutinizing their every move. The term “imaginary audience” was coined by psychologist David Elkind in 1967 to describe the feeling that a crowd is watching your behavior or listening to what you say. […]
Election Anxiety
On edge about the election? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, 76% of Democrats and 67% of Republicans have found the election stressful. And that doesn’t even include independent voters. Heightening election stress is the perception of many that the fate of the nation turns on […]
Let go of your ex
If you’re hung up on your ex, you’re not alone. Surveys show almost half of all single people look at their ex’s social media profiles. And, while an occasional glance is not problematic, too much looking back can interfere with your moving forward. So, why do we do it? Unlike current relationships, past relationship are […]
Stop quitting on the finish line
So many times in life we feel like quitting. Maybe, we’ve been pursuing the same goal for a while, and it feels like we’re not getting anywhere. Sometimes quitting the best option. But most of the time when we quit we’ve given up too early. You can probably remember times you were about to quit […]
Invite sound in
So often it’s the case when we practice mindfulness we think we need to have silence. We may look for a quiet place in our living space to practice. Before the quarantine, we may have gone to a meditation studio. Then, when we hear noise we respond to it as an unwanted intrusion. Living in […]
Don’t judge your emotions
Our emotions rise and fall like waves. Sometimes they’re factual, e.g., we feel fear because there is actual danger, sometimes they aren’t. Emotions are part of what makes us human. But, sometimes, as a result of particular life experiences, we can develop negative views or beliefs about our own emotions. These beliefs can lead to […]
Find inspiration
Inspiration is the experience you have when someone or something sparks new ideas and possibilities. The spark of inspiration feels like a burst of positive energy and motivation. It can transform your mindset, changing how you see your abilities and the world. Beauty in art and music can spark creativity. The bravery of others can […]
Practice gratitude
Even in the midst of the most challenging circumstances there are things and people in our lives to be grateful for. Through the practice of deliberately bringing our awareness to them, we can cultivate a mindset of gratitude. Gratitude can be a source of strength that helps us to better cope with challenging situations and […]
Find your edge!
All of us are stronger than we realize. We find ways to rise above challenges we never imagined facing. Our mental and physical strength are interconnected. When we practice doing things to build and test the limits of our physical endurance we can our increase mental stamina and resilience. In yoga, we call this “finding […]