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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