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
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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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