What are Psychological Services and Who Benefits from Them? Finding psychological services in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County and the greater Philadelphia area can be a confusing endeavor. Many psychologists offer their services making it can be difficult to know who is the best fit for you. Below are some helpful hints for choosing the best psychologist and psychological services available. Who are Psychological Services Appropriate for? The short answer is that psychological services are appropriate for anyone experiencing mental health symptoms or looking to improve their sense of wellbeing. Whether experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma or life transition concerns, psychological services can bring a new level of comfort and self-compassion… Read More
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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
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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
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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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