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Positive CBT

Positive cognitive-behavioral therapy, or positive CBT is the integration of positive psychology applications within the cognitive-behavioral therapy model.

What Is Cognitive Bias? 7 Examples & Resources (Incl. Codex)

We are often presented with situations in life when we need to make a decision with imperfect information, and we unknowingly rely on prejudices or [...]

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5 REBT Techniques, Exercises, and Worksheets

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a style of short-term Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that was developed in the 1950s by a doctor named Albert Ellis [...]

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What Is Mental Contrasting and How Can We Benefit From It?

If you’ve ever wondered… What’s with all the hype about positive thinking? … you’re not alone. Self-help movements have touted the benefits of visualization and [...]

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What Is Positive CBT? Positive Psychology in Therapy

What comes to mind when you hear the word “therapy”? Most people have the vision of what we see in the movies, a doctor seated [...]

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CBT for Children: A Guide for Helping Kids in Therapy

Helping children become aware of the ways in which thoughts can influence emotions and behavior is one of the most valuable lessons we can bequeath. [...]

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Benefits of CBT: 8+ Results of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered to be one of the most rapid therapies there is when it comes to getting quick results. CBT is both [...]

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CBT Explained: An Overview & Summary of CBT (Incl. History)

The principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be of great use to those who are practitioners in positive psychology. With a deeper understanding of personal [...]

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What is Albert Ellis’ ABC Model in CBT Theory? (Incl. PDF)

Albert Ellis’s ABC Model is a significant part of the form of therapy that he developed, known as Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). REBT served as [...]

Cognitive Restructuring

Cognitive Restructuring Techniques for Reframing Thoughts

Do you ever find yourself following a certain train of thought, without consciously deciding to go down that path, that takes you to a sad [...]

Advantages of Healthy Boundaries

How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Positive Relationships

Healthy boundaries define what is appropriate behavior in our relationships – behavior that keeps both parties safe. And setting healthy boundaries is crucial for self-care [...]

3 Positive CBT Exercises (PDF)