Classic Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy models are based on the assumption that thoughts(cognitive processes) dictate feelings. Those feelings then dictate behaviors (or actions). Here is a basic example: A fire alarm goes off in a hotel at night . Person A thinks: some kids pulled the alarm and now I am awake! Person A feels: anger at the kids andannoyance about being awake. Person B thinks: there […]
Once you make the decision to pursue counseling, you must then decide WHICH therapist to call. Many people ask friends or family members for recommendations, others search the internet, and still others use the old-fashioned yellow pages. No matter how you choose, that first session is your opportunity to see if you have found a […]
How does Peer Pressure affect your teenager? Adolescents often have several groups and layers of friendships. They may have a couple of close friends, different larger groups of friends with common interests, and friends who come in and out of their lives. Friendships during the teenage years tend to be fluid and changing over time. […]
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