Psychology Tools: Schedule “Worry Time”
May 11, 2014
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Want to decrease the amount of time you spend worrying? Schedule “worry time.” It may sound counterintuitive, but employing this cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tool can help you develop... Read More...
More Inner Peace? Try the RAIN Tool
April 11, 2014
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In the field of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness-based psychotherapy, there’s a simple, but powerful tool known by the acronym RAIN (Recognize, Accept, Investigate, Non-Identify). By fostering... Read More...
Reduce Depression by Using a CBT Activity Log
February 17, 2014
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Feeling down?  Studies show that an increase in activity can increase happiness, and reduce depressive symptoms.  Using a an Activity Log is one type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)... Read More...
Psychology Tools: What is Anger? A Secondary Emotion
February 3, 2014
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This post explains how anger is a secondary emotion. By understanding the roots of anger – that is, the primary emotions fueling it – people can more effectively address its... Read More...
Decrease Worry by Thinking Like a Scientist
February 2, 2014
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Worry doesn’t really serve a useful purpose, even though just about every human being spends time in this place, probably more than they would like. While there are many ways to work with... Read More...
Psychology Tools: Identifying Cognitive Distortions
January 28, 2014
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The term Cognitive Distortion comes from the theory of cognitive-behavioral therapy – one of the more widely studied and effective forms of talk therapy. A cognitive distortion refers to... Read More...
Psychology Tools: Challenging Cognitive Distortions
January 15, 2014
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Challenging cognitive distortions meme: whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right, Henry FordMeme Credit: HealthyPsych.com
As referenced in other material on healthypsych, “cognitive distortions” refer to biased ways we humans think about ourselves and others.  The term has its origins in cognitive-behavioral... Read More...
Psychology Tools: How to Take a “Time Out”
January 11, 2014
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Taking a “time-out” is a classic, anger management tool (but it can also be applied to any other heightened emotional state).  It sounds simple – and it is on an…

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Psychology Tools: Healthy Assertiveness
January 10, 2014
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Assertiveness is communication and behavior that is respectful to all parties involved. That is the definition of assertiveness at its simplest level.  Continue reading this blog post to learn... Read More...
Psychology Tools: Use an Anger Meter to Avoid Negative Consequences
January 10, 2014
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Studies show that CBT interventions can help solve anger management problems.  The “Anger Meter” is a simple, but useful cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tool taught in many anger management... Read More...