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
This is an outline of some basic questions to be asked during a generic initial assessment. It’s based on the structured clinical interview format in Donald R. Peterson’s The Clinical Study of Social Behavior (1968) and Donald Meichenbaum’s suggested assessment questions in Stress Inoculation Training (1985). Continue reading
Announcing the completion of updates to the website of Solutions: The London Cognitive Therapy Centre. Continue reading
This is a brief excerpt from the new book, The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which describes the relationship between Émile Coué’s emthod of “conscious autosuggestion” and the maxims of ancient philosophical traditions. Continue reading
This article outlines and comments upon arguably the most important recent journal articles reviewing the cognitive psychology of mindfulness meditation and its relevance for hypnotherapy. This is an excerpt which links to the full article on the NCH website. Continue reading
This brief article distinguishes between three forms of relaxation and three corresponding categories of relaxation techniques used in modern therapy. Continue reading
The process of problem formulation is integral to assessment and conceptualisation in cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy. This article provides a brief outline of the method used in our approach. Continue reading
This article contains a brief excerpt about James Stockdale from the forthcoming book by Donald Robertson, The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: Stoic Philosophy as Rational and Cognitive Psychotherapy (Karnac). Continue reading
This article contains a brief excerpt from the introduction to the new book by Donald Robertson, The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: Stoic Philosophy as Rational and Cognitive Psychotherapy (Karnac). Continue reading
This is Donald’s existential question paper. It’s a short list of questions designed to help people reflect on their goals in life. Continue reading