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
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
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
This is just a short musing about Albert Ellis from an old book by Donald Meichenbaum. Continue reading
This article tries to explore ways of applying established evidence-based procedures for coping with stress (Stress Inoculation Training) to the problems of coping with stress or pain in relation to childbirth. It examines how methodologies based on basic research on stress and coping tend to emphasise elements largely overlooked in established natural childbirth methods. Continue reading
Review of the book Developing Resilience, A Cognitive-Behavioural Approach, by Michael Neenan. Continue reading
This article tentatively explores some potential applications of cognitive therapy to the problems of pain and anxiety, etc., in relation to childbirth. Continue reading
This is an old article from 2003, recounting the story of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates’ habit of going into a spontaneous trance-like state of meditation. Continue reading
This brief snippet discusses the notion that hypnotism requires a “hypnotic trance” or altered state of consciousness, providing some quotations from leading researchers who reject this view as a misconception. Continue reading
This short article outlines the nature of the main evidence-based psychological therapy for blood phobia and related problems, Öst’s Applied Tension technique. Continue reading