Positive CBT
Positive cognitive-behavioral therapy, or positive CBT is the integration of positive psychology applications within the cognitive-behavioral therapy model.
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 [...]
The Positive CBT Triangle Explained (+11 Worksheets)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular and highly effective intervention model for dealing with multiple mental health conditions (Early & Grady, 2017; Yarwood et [...]
Fundamental Attribution Error: Shifting the Blame Game
We all try to make sense of the behaviors we observe in ourselves and others. However, sometimes this process can be marred by cognitive biases [...]
Halo Effect: Why We Judge a Book by Its Cover
Even though we may consider ourselves logical and rational, it appears we are easily biased by a single incident or individual characteristic (Nicolau, Mellinas, & [...]
Sunk Cost Fallacy: Why We Can’t Let Go
If you’ve continued with a decision or an investment of time, money, or resources long after you should have stopped, you’ve succumbed to the ‘sunk [...]
Confirmation Bias: Seeing What We Want to Believe
Believe it or not, we can’t always trust what we see or hear. It seems our memory is influenced by our expectations (Eysenk & Keane, [...]
Behavior Therapy for Kids: 9 Fun Games and Techniques
In its many forms, behavior therapy is a powerful tool for treating a wide range of psychological disorders in children, aiming to increase their skills [...]
How to Do Activity Scheduling: 6 Templates & Worksheets
The activities we engage in influence how we feel. And yet, when depressed, clients often find themselves unable to do those things that bring enjoyment [...]
What Is Behavior Therapy? Your Ultimate Practitioner’s Guide
“Behavioral modification therapy is as easy as ABC: antecedents, behavior, consequences” was a catchphrase we used when I was a mental health nurse preparing long-stay [...]
