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Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effective as a Standalone Treatment for Substance Use Disorders? An Evaluation Using the Tolin Criteria

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How do we know if psychological treatments are effective? we must first answer the following: “How do we delineate effectiveness from non-effectiveness in evaluating psychological treatments?” Luckily, Division 12 of the American Psychological Association (APA) has an answer for us! Enter: the APA’s “Tolin Criteria.”

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Putting Your Negative Thoughts On Trial: A CBT Technique

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In dealing with unhelpful thinking patterns, there is a common CBT strategy called cognitive restructuring. In fact, solely using positive thinking can be harmful in its own way, but not allowing us to acknowledge, validate, and move through painful experiences. Keep this in mind as we practice these strategies!

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

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Psychologists have attained either a doctorate in philosophy or a doctorate in psychology. The first thing you must decide when choosing which type of therapy is right for you is whether you want to seek: Individual counseling. Couples counseling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Psychologists . Group therapy.

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Putting Your Negative Thoughts On Trial: A CBT Technique

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In dealing with unhelpful thinking patterns, there is a common CBT strategy called cognitive restructuring. In fact, solely using positive thinking can be harmful in its own way, by not allowing us to acknowledge, validate, and move through painful experiences. Keep this in mind as we practice these strategies!

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How to be Happier, 7 Ways to Improve Your Mood

Psychological Health Care

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) comprises strategies which can help reframe how you think about situations and help establish behaviours and thought patterns to ease stress and anxiety and help you feel happier. Using CBT you can learn how to change negative perceptions and achieve a positive effect on behaviour and mood.

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Diversity Spotlight: Dr. Nita Tewari

Society of Clinical Psychology

in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in 1992. In 2000, she completed her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Southern Illinois University. Based on her teaching curriculum, Dr. Tewari obtained a book contract and published Asian American Psychology: Current Perspectives in 2009.

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Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure? Simple Guide 2023

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Therapy & Counseling A helpful way to manage anxiety is with professional therapy and counseling. You can seek therapy or counseling to learn coping mechanisms, stress reduction techniques, and relaxation exercises. You can meet with your primary care physician who can further advise you on these options.

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