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OCD and Needing to Know for Certain
People often wonder how perfectionism and the need for certainty impact OCD symptoms. Perfectionism is at the heart of OCD…
Tasty Ice Cream and Experiential Avoidance
I enjoy Dippin' Dots ice cream! It's incredibly cold, and I love the texture as it begins to melt—delicious! There's a Dippin'...
The 4 Pillars of Mental Health
I used to talk about three evidence-based strategies for mental health, but the research now points to four. Why evidence-based...
Cognitive Distortions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely practiced therapeutic approach that focuses on helping individuals identify and...
A Review of “Feeling Great” by Dr. David Burns
"Feeling Great" by Dr. David Burns is a new classic in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I’m not aware of a better CBT teacher...
Getting Hooked by 12 Possible Stories and an Ugly Beach Ball (ACT exercise).
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps us understand the stories or themes that "hook" us. When we get "hooked" by a…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together...
Exploring "The Happiness Trap" by Dr. Russ Harris: A Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
In the realm of psychology and therapy, certain books stand out for their transformative power. "The Happiness Trap" by Dr. Russ...
Evidenced-Based OCD Treatment
Exposure Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is specifically effective for treating Obsessive-Compulsive...