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Positive cognitive behavioral therapy, or positive CBT, integrates positive psychology applications within the cognitive behavioral therapy model. Explore articles and resources on its principles, techniques, and applications.

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Cognitive dissonance theory
28 mins

Cognitive Dissonance: Theory, Examples & How to Reduce It

“Tomorrow I will start my diet,” I reflected, while munching a doughnut. If this has ever[...]
Thought diary
25 mins

What Is a Thought Diary in CBT? 5 Templates and Examples

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the central tenet that our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs[...]
Consciousness in psychology
34 mins

Consciousness in Psychology: 8 Theories & Examples

Consciousness is an enigma. While vital to the human experience, it remains obscure and hidden –[...]
Radical acceptance
29 mins

12 Radical Acceptance Worksheets For Your DBT Sessions

“Wasn’t me!” she said with a guilty smile. Denial is a powerful defense mechanism. Some people[...]
Intuition training
23 mins

How to Develop Intuition: 5 Training Exercises

What made you decide to read this article? Perhaps you saw the title and just had[...]
Catastrophizing and decatastrophizing
36 mins

Catastrophizing and Decatastrophizing: A Comprehensive Guide

If your imagination has ever run amok, dragging you through a repeat cycle of worst possible[...]
theory behind functional analysis
25 mins

What Is a Functional Analysis of Behavior in CBT?

Behaviors do not occur in isolation. In order to change a behavior, we need to understand[...]
What is intuition
30 mins

What Is Intuition and Why Is It Important? 5 Examples

Intuition is that feeling in your gut when you instinctively know that something you are doing[...]
cognitive biases|cognitive bias codex|the monty hall problem|gambler's falacy|overcome cognitive bias
40 mins

What Is Cognitive Bias? 7 Examples & Resources (Incl. Codex)

We are often presented with situations in life when we need to make a decision with[...]

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