I was consulting with a non-clinician recently who was supporting a woman suffering with anxiety that is manifesting as agoraphobia and social isolation and the following is a snapshot of what we discussed. The woman at this point had not left her house in over a year. In this case it was a woman who […]
Feeling Better With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Developed by Aaron Beck, CBT helps us identify our thoughts as shaping how we feel and thus our behavior. Practicing CBT is like engaging in good brain hygiene. This is why it’s such a powerful tool for treating depression and anxiety. When we learn to replace negative, self-defeating thoughts and beliefs with healthier thoughts and […]