First Podcast: CBT
March 9th, 2010
In this first podcast from How I Beat Depression we will look at three simple CBT techniques to help assist with lowering depression. First the problem of tiredness causing inactivity will be explored. Then the tendency to downplay success and praise will be examined. Finally overgeneralisations will be challenged. We hope you get some benefit from this podcast. Take care – The How I Beat Team.
References
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Recommended reading
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Tanner, S. and Ball, J. (2001). Beating the Blues: A Self-help Approach to Overcoming Depression.
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Beck, J. B. (1995). Cognitive therapy: Basics & beyond . New York : Guilford
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Willson, R. and Branch, R. (2006). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies.
4 Responses to “First Podcast: CBT”
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When is the next podcast due?
I have suffered with depression for most of my adult life, and although much much better now (in my 40′s) I am prone to ‘episodes’ which are usually triggered off by an event. This podcast on CBT was great to listen to and I will certainly be using the techniques! Look forward to the next podcast – thank you
Next podcast is due in about a weeks time, looking at exercise and depression. Then a second CBT program is on the cards. Thanks for listening – Justin
I came across this during a real crisis point, I listened to it at night and found myself trying to put into action the techniques in the days that followed and found that it certainly helped me start to question the way I was thinking about myself. I am improving but I still have a long way to go. I am on the waiting list for some CBT which could take some time so it is good to feel like I am taking some steps forward. There is so much advice about depression out there that can confuse and swap a depressed mind and also a lot of people ready to cash in on a desperate person trying to find answers. I like that this website makes no bold claims and it is what it is. I hope that made sense. Thanks