1. Order Overcoming Depression This manual is produced by the Treatments That Work program and provides detailed, step-by-step procedures for assessing and treating clinical depression. These procedures are based on empirically tested treatment programs that have been proven successful in treating depression. 2. Monitor your activity level and try to (gradually) increase it. People who […]
What are the signs and symptoms of depression? People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness. Signs and symptoms include: Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” feelings Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism Feelings of guilt […]
Goals of Cognitive Therapy the promotion of self-awareness and emotional intelligence by teaching clients to “read” their emotions and distinguish healthy from unhealthy feelings helping clients understand how distorted perceptions and thoughts contribute to painful feelings the rapid reduction of symptoms with an emphasis on examining the client’s current situation and solving current problems the […]
If you’re concerned that you might suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD, answer the questions below honestly with Yes or No. Then record the results and share them with your health care professional. You can also download this questionnaire as a Word Document here. Are you troubled by the following? Excessive worry, occurring more […]
1.Identify and understand triggers to your intense anger If you can identify the warning signals of anger, then you are in a much better position to manage it and to choose whether or how you express it. There are three types of warning signs: Identify the way anger feels in your body. Anger doesn’t just explode […]
Screening for Panic Disorder If you are concerned that you might suffer from panic disorder, answer the questions below honestly with Yes or No responses. Then record the results and share them with your health care professional. You can also download this survey as a Word Document here. Are you troubled by: Pounding heart Sweating Trembling […]
What is Cognitive Therapy? Cognitive therapy is a proven problem-solving approach to help individuals stuck in feelings of distress or maladaptive behavior patterns. Research demonstrates that such difficulties are associated with negative, harsh, and extreme thinking patterns. When we examine these thinking patterns, we typically discover inaccuracies, referred to as cognitive distortions. In cognitive therapy, […]
Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic This is the client manual based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy that have proven to be effective in the treatment of panic disorder. It provides clear descriptions of the skills that your therapist will help you master in order to counteract panic disorder. When Panic Attacks Based on […]
The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz, published in 2004, presents the thesis that our social and economic culture of abundance has diminished our satisfaction. He starts his argument by acknowledging the central premise of the American experience: the way to maximize welfare is to maximize individual freedom; and the key… [Read More]
The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz, published in 2004, presents the thesis that our social and economic culture of abundance has diminished our satisfaction. He starts his argument by acknowledging the central premise of the American experience: the way to maximize welfare is to maximize individual freedom; and the key… [Read More]
For over 30 years, our primary mission has been to provide state-of-the art and evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for a range of mood disorders and self-defeating behavior problems. We specialize in treatment programs for anxiety disorders consistent with the Treatments That Work (TM) series the leading authority in the dissemination of evidenced-based treatment. We […]
Although significant inroads have been made in understanding and treating a number of psychological disorders, delivery of effective treatment lags behind. Only a small percentage of practitioners have been trained in these empirically-supported programs. However, recently some of the most effective treatment programs have been translated into manuals so that a wider range of clinicians […]
If you are concerned about having episodes of anger that are too intense, too frequent or misdirected, examine your thinking for the following distortions: Labelling You generalize from a single or just a few flaws or mistakes someone might make and assign a global negative trait to them. This typically take the form of name […]
The Washington Center For Cognitive Therapy was founded in 1982 by Dr. Vincent Greenwood. The Center has aspired to be a leading service provider and educational resource in the dissemination of state-of-the-art, empirically-supported treatments for mood disorders. The Founder The Center Contact Directions
