How I Beat Depression » cbt

Shatter the negative self image and beat your depression

Justin Bennett — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:40:32 +0000

One of the most important discoveries of the 20th Century acknowledging the powerful and influential factor in everyone's life: self-image. Self-image determines action. If we see ourselves as a a victim we'll be victimised, if we see ourselves as a failure we will fail, if we see ourselves as dumb we will under-perform. And when the self-fulfilling prophecy comes to pass it is paradoxically welcomed as it's strengthe READ MORE

Complex needs and overly complex therapies – keep it simple

Justin Bennett — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:55:43 +0000

I came across a new psychological philosophy term today, it was when I was listening to my usual Podcast All in the Mind, the topic was personal construct psychology. I must admit I was compelled on hearing the central tenets. Like existentialism this orientation leans toward philosophical underpinnings, the therapist aims to avoid imposing opinion and tries to facilitate the patient to discover and realize their own constructs and how the READ MORE

First Podcast: How CBT can help you beat depression

Justin Bennett — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:09:16 +0000

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.