Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy (‘talk therapy”). Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the reciprocal relationships among the three. Thoughts affect behaviors and feelings, behaviors affect thoughts and feelings, and feelings affect behaviors and thoughts. Altering one will modify another. CBT can…
Happy New Year! This is the date when people often make New Year’s resolutions. They've thought about making changes and believe they are ready to implement them. However, only 19% of individuals keep their resolutions according to a study by Scranton University researchers cited in Psychology Today. Why do the…
“Keeping Positive” sounds so simple, yet can be so challenging. Many factors affect our mindset, and current events can make it more difficult than ever to be positive. Life factors range from workplace conflict, family issues, and friendship concerns to global crises. Sometimes it's easy to get lost in a…