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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Step by Step Guide

December 22, 2025

Cognitive behavioral therapy—often shortened to CBT—is one of the most widely used, evidence-based forms of psychotherapy in modern mental health care. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps

Positive Affirmations For Better Mental Health: A Brief Guide

by Randy Withers

November 14, 2023

Positive affirmations are concise, affirmative statements used to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts.

Rewriting Inner Narratives: Challenging Negative Self-Talk Through Narrative Therapy

by Michael Vallejo

September 11, 2023

Negative self-talk is a pessimistic and self-deprecating way of talking to yourself. This is when your inner voice focuses on the bad things in your

What’s Wrong With Using Should Statements? And How to Reframe and Overcome Them

by Michael Vallejo

November 5, 2022

In psychology, should statements are a cognitive distortion or negative thinking pattern that fuels feelings of anxiety.

The Science of Believing: 7 Key Findings From a New Study

by Randy Withers

September 24, 2022

While neuroscience seeks to understands how the brain works, the science of believing attempts to understand our brains in action.

How to Avoid Jumping to Conclusions: 4 Simple Tools You Can Start Using Today

by Michael Vallejo

September 5, 2022

"Jumping to conclusions" is a cognitive distortion or an irrational way of thinking that often happens in people who suffer from anxiety or depression.

Distorted Thinking and Common Cognitive Distortions

Distorted Thinking: 10 Common Cognitive Distortions You Need To Avoid

by Randy Withers

September 26, 2020

Cognitive distortions are irrational and distorted thinking patterns that are often the root cause of depression and anxiety. This post teaches you how to identify

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Step by Step Guide

Positive Affirmations For Better Mental Health: A Brief Guide

Rewriting Inner Narratives: Challenging Negative Self-Talk Through Narrative Therapy

What’s Wrong With Using Should Statements? And How to Reframe and Overcome Them

The Science of Believing: 7 Key Findings From a New Study

How to Avoid Jumping to Conclusions: 4 Simple Tools You Can Start Using Today

Distorted Thinking: 10 Common Cognitive Distortions You Need To Avoid

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