Tag Archives: CBT

Shout over the thought

Ernest Dempsey’s marathon through From Depression to Contentment is well into thoroughly researched CBT tools. This time, he covers one that is guaranteed to work, as long as you guarantee to use it. You can read it here, and while … Continue reading

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Clarifying questions

The marathon continues. I remember an ancient cartoon: Two men are walking toward each other. One says, “Good morning.” After they have passed, the second fellow turns, looking offended, and his bubble says, “NOW WHAT DID HE MEAN BY THAT?” … Continue reading

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A magic tool for hammering harmful habits

This time of the year, I am always intrigued by the Christmas carol that bans L from the alphabet. You know, they croon, “No L, No L, No L, No L…” Crass discrimination if you ask me. Fortunately, the most … Continue reading

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Finding an inner monster

How do you find the hidden “core beliefs” that can poison your life? Ernest Dempsey’s marathon through From Depression to Contentment has reached the standard CBT tool of the “downward arrow technique.” Read the post and try it out for … Continue reading

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