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There are a variety of theories about how to make behavioral changes – either starting something new or eliminating something old. This post reviews some key models for changing behavior, including... Read More...
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Worried about our warming planet? You’re not alone. Psychologists call this eco-anxiety and it’s common. This post discusses ways to make climate anxiety more manageable, so that you... Read More...
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
April 25, 2017
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General Description of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB’s) Incidence of BFRB’s Causes of BFRB’s Assessing a BFRB and Readiness for Change Ways to treat a BFRB Helpful Resources on... Read More...
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? By Christine Benvenuto, MFT, Co-Founder of the Oakland DBT and Mindfulness Center in Oakland, CA Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-supported... Read More...
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If someone asked you to finish the sentence, “I am ________”, what sorts of things would you include in your responses? Your personality traits? Your job title? Your relationships to others?... Read More...
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Often times, when faced with the prospect of making positive changes in life it can be easy to say, “I don’t have the motivation.” Everyone knows that a lack of motivation can cause problems... Read More...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (also known as CBT) has been studied extensively and is considered one of the most effective forms of talk therapy for a variety of psychological difficulties, including... Read More...
Insomnia / Problems Sleeping
June 11, 2015
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This page provides a comprehensive overview of insomnia and other types of sleep problems, along with strategies to improve sleep. Sections include: General Description of Insomnia and Other Sleep... Read More...
Learn more about Attention Deficit Problems
March 23, 2015
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General Description of Attention Deficit Problems Strengths that Accompany Attention Deficit Problems Causes of Attention Deficit and Clinical ADD/ADHD 12 Ways to Reduce Attention Deficit Problems... Read More...
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Why are values important? Values give us direction and help us figure out what we want our lives to look like. They also give us motivation to go through (rather than avoid) difficult experiences,... Read More...