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An Inside Look at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s. He understood how important thoughts and feelings were to specific situations, and felt they were not being adequately reported during psychotherapy sessions. Dr. Beck found that...
When Fear Takes Over
Having a panic attack can be frightening experience. They usually happen without warning and are characterized by a sudden rush of physical symptoms and uncontrollable fear. The American Psychological Association (www.apa.org) says the symptoms of a panic attack...
Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
In “Defining Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,” we talked about the difference between obsession and compulsions, and how individuals will display repetitive and odd behaviors in an effort to squelch undesirable worries and fears. To combat some of these obsessions and...
Defining Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Most people have fears and concerns at some point in their lives that can translate into obsessive thoughts or compulsive behavior. However, individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can’t get their worries out of their heads no matter how hard they try....
Creating New Habits
Many people at the start of the New Year set goals that are designed to help them lead better, happier lifestyles. There are good intentions behind the resolutions; however, unless they turn into habits that modify behaviors, they will just remain “good intentions.”...
