Category Archives: CBT

Articles about different forms of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).

New Book: Teach Yourself Resilience

Announcing a new self-help book on CBT and resilience-building by Donald Robertson, available now for pre-order online from leading book stores. Continue reading

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Applied Relaxation

This article outlines the protocol for Applied Relaxation, based on the work of Ost and others. Continue reading

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Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques

This short article outlines the role of self-monitoring and self-awareness training in cognitive-behavioural approaches to relaxation training, such as Progressive Relaxation and Appliedd Relaxation. Continue reading

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Relaxation: An Evidence-Based Approach

Brief article discussing modern relaxation techniques derived from Edmund Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation or “tension-release” approach, used in CBT. Continue reading

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Hypnotherapy for Smoking Cessation: What Works and What Doesn’t

This short article discusses the wide variation in results from hypnosis for smoking cessation and the inadequacy of scripted direct suggestion and hypnotic age regression methods compared to multi-component approaches, i.e., cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy. Continue reading

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The Stoic Reserve Clause

This is an excerpt from the book The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which discusses the Stoic notion of the “reserve clause.” Continue reading

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The Here and Now: Excerpt from The Philosophy of CBT

This is an excerpt on living in the “here and now” from the book The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by Donald Robertson. Continue reading

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The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

The Philosophy of CBT is a book by psychotherapist Donald Robertson about Stoicism and modern CBT and REBT, published in August 2010 by Karnac. This brief post links to the book online and some other relevant resources. Continue reading

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Introductory Courses in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Announcing details of the forthcoming workshops and introductory certificate course in cognitive-behavioural therapy provided in 2011 by The UK College of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, in London. See our website for more information on these and other training courses. Continue reading

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What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

This short article provides a basic introduction to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), some useful links to further information, and a video clip embedded from NHS Choices on CBT. Continue reading

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