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Treating Trauma and Anxiety with CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches are typical in treating trauma and anxiety across the lifespan. Trauma, a response to experiencing or witnessing an event that overwhelms your stress response and ability to cope, can be marked by several key components.
Julie DiMatteo
Julie DiMatteo, Ph.D., ABPP (she/her/hers) is a clinical psychologist and the cofounder of CBT Specialists of New Jersey located in Rochelle Park, NJ. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and trauma in adolescents and adults, as well as the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
CBT and the Gut-Brain Connection
CBT can be used to treat gut-related issues, especially those caused by stress, by providing psychoeducation, relaxation techniques, and cognitive restructuring to help alleviate symptoms.
“What Is CBT and Does It Actually Work” Reflection
Determining what kind of therapy is right for you can be a daunting task. A recent article published by Health Conscious titled “What Is CBT and Does It Actually Work” briefly describes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective for a variety of concerns.
Kelsey Hudson
Dr. Kelsey Hudson a Clinical Psychologist who focuses on the intersection of mental health and climate change— particularly regarding young people and climate activists. I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont in 2019 and my post-doctoral fellowship through the Child Program at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) in 2021.
Taylor A. Burke
Dr. Taylor A. Burke is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. The primary aim of her research is to improve the prediction and prevention of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) among adolescents and young adults.
Self-Talk and CBT
Vocal Media’s recent article, “Is It Normal to Talk to Yourself?” discusses both the benefits and harms of self-talk.
Jeff Cohen
Dr. Jeff Cohen (he/him) is a clinical psychologist who provides cognitive behavior therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Cohen offers psychotherapy in both the Manhattan (Columbus Circle) and Westchester locations of Columbia Doctors.
Renee Zweig
Patients come to me because they want to feel better and to change unhealthy patterns.
Vejez
El envejecimiento nos impacta a todos- esto incluye nuestras propias experiencias con la an-cianidad junto con aquella de nuestra familia y amigos.
Alcohol May Increase Risk of Developing Anxiety Disorder
while alcohol may provide temporary relief from specific symptoms, persistent use of alcohol may impact the body in ways that increase the risk of developing an anxiety disorder
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Gabrielle Ilagan
We study whether daily fluctuations in invalidation are associated with fluctuations in BPD symptoms, and whether identity-related invalidation and self-validation may serve as a risk and protective factors, respectively, for Black and Latinx people with BPD symptoms.
Support for Veterans Experiencing Mental Health Concerns.
cognitive behavioral therapy has shown strong evidence in supporting suicide prevention
Binge Eating Disorder
LGBTQ+ individuals may be more susceptible to developing eating disorders because of minority stress and gender dysphoria
10th World Congress Abstract Submissions
There is still time to submit abstracts for Open Papers, Symposia, Half-Day In-Congress Workshops, Panel Debates, Clinical Round Tables and Posters, but the deadline is fast approaching: February 12, 2023.
Sleep Disturbances and COVID
CBT is an evidenced-based treatment that can help alleviate symptoms of insomnia and other sleep disturbances
Shannon Sauer-Zavala
Shannon Sauer-Zavala is a co-developer of the Unified Protocol and is currently developing and testing a novel treatment for borderline personality disorder – BPD Compass.
CBT interrupts cycles of poverty, trauma, and incarceration
Forbes highlights program focusing on highly vulnerable individuals; showcases CBT’s effectiveness
Laura Payne
Laura Payne is a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy
Estrés
Tode el mundo experimenta estrés. El estrés puede ser ocasionado por diversas causas: actividades diarias, relaciones entre personas, cambios en la vida, enfermedades, e inclusive, eventos divertidos.
Ten Steps to Cope With the Pandemic
We are currently facing a pandemic of a novel coronavirus that has already killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.
Trauma
Todas las personas experimentan estrés en sus vidas, pero cuando un evento o una serie de eventos son excepcionalmente estresantes, se llama trauma o una experiencia traumática.
Trastorno Obsesivo-Comulsivo
Una vez considerado como un problema relativamente raro, el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC) es ahora conocido como una forma de trastorno mental común y frecuentemente debilitante.
Uso y Abuso de Drogas
Cuando hablamos de drogas, nos referimos a aquellas sustancias que afectan nuestro cerebro y, por lo tanto, nuestro comportamiento.
Trastorno Límite de la Personalidad
El trastorno límite de la personalidad (TLP) es un desorden psicológico que afecta aproximadamente entre el 1% y 2% de la población.
Trastornos de Ansiedad
La ansiedad es una emoción normal y una experiencia común, y representa unas de las emociones humanas más fundamentales.
Suicidio Adolescente
En las encuestas a estudiantes de la escuela secundaria, 8% a 10% reportan haber hecho un intento de suicidio.
Worry
early everyone worries at some time, and it is normal that worry increases when problems or dangers exist, or when a person faces something new or unknown.
What to Expect From Therapy
In general terms, psychotherapy is a relationship in which one person enlists the professional assistance of another for the purpose of bringing about changes in his or her own feelings, thoughts, attitudes, and/or behavior.
Unemployment
Unemployment can be associated with increases in depression and anxiety, trouble sleeping, decreased life-satisfaction, problems with alcohol abuse, and changes in physical well-being.
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, also known as hair pulling disorder (HPD), is a psychiatric illness affecting up to 4% of the population.
Trauma
Everyone experiences stress in their lives, but when an event or series of events is exceptionally stressful, it is called a trauma or traumatic experience.
Tobacco Dependence
Much is known about the habit, including the fact that many of the facts which apply to smoking apply also to other forms of tobacco use, such as chewing tobacco, pipes, cigars, and snuff.
Suicide
Understanding who is at risk for suicide involves understanding the complex factors among individual differences, long-term risk factors, and short-term risk factors
Stress
Stress can come from anywhere: day-to-day activities, relationships, work, life changes, illness, even from fun events.
Shyness, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Social Phobia
It is that all-toofamiliar feeling of discomfort, tension, or anxiety that a person may experience when he or she has to interact with other people, or when he or she faces the prospect of doing something in front of others.
Sexual and Gender Minority Populations
“Sex” (or “sex assigned at birth”) refers to whether someone is labeled as male or female at birth (or before birth during an ultrasound).
Sexual Assault
Anyone — men, women, and even children — can be sexually assaulted.
Selective Mutism
Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder in which a child or adolescent fails to speak in specific social situations or to specific people (e.g., school, birthday parties, or to familiar adults), despite being able to speak in other situations and to other people (e.g., home, parents, or to peers).
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a major mental illness which affects approximately 1 out of 100 in the world’s population.
Survivors of Trauma: Combat-Related Stress
Traumas in the military can occur in a variety of circumstances, at home and abroad
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