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What Is Positive CBT? Using Positive Psychology in Therapy
Many people are familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and know that it is an effective form of talk therapy. CBT integrates cognitive restructuring and [...]
35+ Powerful CBT Exercises & Techniques for Therapists
For many clients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been life changing, enhancing their psychological wellness, workplace performance, and relationships (Werson et al., 2022). CBT’s widely [...]
20 Gratitude Exercises & Activities to Boost Wellbeing
Gratitude is more than simply saying thank you. It’s a powerful practice that can boost happiness, improve relationships, and enhance overall wellbeing. Incorporating gratitude exercises [...]
20 Mental Health Activities, Games & Worksheets (& PDF)
Mental health and wellbeing are often the primary concerns of clients seeking a service from helping professionals. To establish trust and healthy boundaries for these [...]
30+ Communication Games & Activities to Improve Social Skills
Throughout my career in psychology and business, I’ve worked with many socially skilled individuals who can navigate even the most difficult conversations. They have mastered [...]
Mihály Csíkszentmihályi: The Father of Flow
Diving down through 30 meters of water on a single breath felt effortless — I was utterly immersed in the moment. The instructor described freediving [...]
Positive Aging: Redefining What Aging Successfully Means
Having spent a large part of my career working with aging communities of one sort or another, I have had the privilege to witness all [...]
Character Traits: How to Foster the Good & Manage the Bad
As a psychologist and educator with over a decade of experience integrating character development into clinical treatment, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of cultivating [...]
Are Intrusive Thoughts Normal? 6 Ways to Handle Them
Imagine this: You’re in the middle of an important meeting, and out of nowhere, a bizarre, totally uninvited thought pops into your head, something like, [...]
Cognitive Distortions: 15 Examples & Worksheets (PDF)
As humans, we are hardwired to see what is wrong in the world around us, rather than what is right. Evolutionarily speaking, thinking this way [...]