Dr. Berman’s research abstract on the benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Substance Use Disorders was recently published in the Substance Abuse Journal. Please click on the link below, then download “Supplemental Materials” to view Dr. Berman’s research in the “Book of abstracts”, page 41. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Continue ReadingInnovations in Relapse Prevention
Dr. Berman will be presenting his research at the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) conference in April. Please click on the link below to learn more about Dr. Berman’s abstract and research team. Transdiagnostic and Self-Compassionate Innovations in Relapse Prevention
Continue ReadingDr. Berman’s Newest Research
Dr. Berman and his team have been accepted to present research on the impact of transdiagnostic approaches on treatment adherence at the American Psychological Association (APA) 2020 Convention. Stay tuned for updates and information.
Continue ReadingDr. Berman Presents Research
For the past 4 years, Dr. Berman has been researching the use of transdiagnostic interventions with substance use disorders. Dr. Berman was honored to present his research at The Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction poster session.
Continue ReadingMindfulness Works!
Mindfulness meditation has gone mainstream, and for good reason. It really works! But what does that mean… it works? Is it a way to shut off the brain or numb unwanted emotions? Not exactly. Mindfulness is about becoming an observe of thoughts in order to reduce the exhausting struggle with them. Not only is the struggle to get rid of our internal experiences tiring, but it also keeps us stuck internally fighting rather than living living. As Mika Brzezinski from MSNBC would say, it helps to “recalibrate”, change our relationship with ourselves and become less reactive. One of the most powerful ingredients of mindfulness is acceptance. The act of being… Read More
Continue ReadingHow to Stay Motivated with Depression and Anxiety
We all have those days when we wake up just not feeling like ourselves. Sometimes it is because anxiety has reared it’s ugly head and other times because getting out of bed and facing the day just seems impossible. When we are faced with challenging life situations it is helpful to have the tools available to keep engaging in life even when it seems overwhelming. This is why identifying values to move towards is so important. Values are like a North Star keeping you on your life path even when uncomfortable emotions want to pull you away. Playing the “Impossible Game” is a great way to challenge yourself to “do… Read More
Continue ReadingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is significant concern for many new mother’s and their families. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 7 women will experience symptoms of depression either during of after pregnancy . New evidence shows that pregnant women who are at risk for depression but have never had past symptoms can use cognitive behavioral therapy to prevent depression from occurring. While other helpful interventions such as physical activity, education and medication have demonstrated benefits, cognitive behavioral therapy was shown to reduce the risk of depression by 39 percent in pregnant woman and new mothers. Please click on the link below to learn more about the benefits of receiving cognitive behavioral… Read More
Continue ReadingIs Stress Bad?
It is often said that stress is bad for a person’s health. Research has shown that stress can potentially lead to heart disease amongst other health concerns. However, new research challenges this assumption that stress is the enemy. In fact it appears that stress may not be the culprit, and infact it is ones reaction to stress that is the problem. It has been shown that different individuals experiencing the same levels of stress can have different outcomes with regards to health. Research appears to show this this has much to do with how stress is perceived and respond to. The more healthy the response to stress, the less impactful… Read More
Continue ReadingCognitive Behavioral Counseling
Welcome to Cognitive Behavioral Counseling’s News and Information Page! Cognitive Behavioral Counseling is a counsling services which utilizes various forms of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to provide evidence-based treatments for individuals having struggling to manage difficult thoughts, feelings or addictions. CBC draws from Arron Beck’s traditional CBT approach and combines it with newer “third wave” modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Approaching our thoughts and emotions with mindfulness and compassion allows opportunity to freely make decisions based on ones values, rather than just avoiding and escaping life. Stop escaping with isolation, substance abuse, sleeping and overeating. Change your avoidance patterns… Read More
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