Put Insomnia To Bed with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT-I)

As we enter the new year and find ourselves reflecting, it is our hope that this article helps you sleep and rest better if you have been struggling with insomnia. People with insomnia often experience irregular sleep times, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early awakening, daytime fatigue, excessive napping”.and the list goes on. In…

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and Trauma

What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy? Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by psychologists in the Department of Veterans Affairs. They specifically designed CPT to help people suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may arise after someone experiences a traumatic event. PTSD can include symptoms such as nightmares, depression, flashbacks,…

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What is Separation Anxiety Disorder Treatment with CBT?

­Separation anxiety can be stressful for the whole family. Fortunately, there are various types of treatment for separation anxiety, including CBT. When a school-age child is suffering from separation anxiety disorder, the child has often expressed these fears to those closest to them, typically their parents or adults at school. In an effort to help…

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Negative Meditation Experiences: Is It Safe to Meditate?

Background: Meditation’s health benefits Meditation and mindfulness practices have become more accepted in Western cultures since the late 1990’s. There are several reasons for this. A primary one is the research and writing of Jon Kabat-Zinn, a scientist who adapted a Southeast Asian Buddhist meditation practice for a Western audience.  His work focuses on a practice…