Linda Moran
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Cognitive therapy
If you are in the field of cognitive therapy, and have your own Web site, consider linking to this page.
Cognitive therapy is a form of therapy, and indeed a form of self-therapy, that is becoming increasingly popular. The reasons for this are compelling—cognitive therapy takes less time, solves problems more directly, and is less invasive into feelings and past issues than conventional therapies.
Cognitive therapy assumes that all humans have a propensity for thinking in distorted, irrational ways at times. The resulting distorted beliefs and irrational thought lead to muddled thinking, and behavior over which we feel we have little control. The truth behind cognitive therapy is that with some introspection and replaced self-talk, we can have happier, more fulfilling lives, regardless of our politics, political persuasion, occupation, or any other category in which we might fall. Cognitive therapy, if done correctly, leads to wisdom.
A number of books have been written about cognitive therapy in the past few years. Some of those books are more general guidelines that teach the reader how to apply cognitive therapy in any area of his or her life; others target specific human problems such as addiction or failed relationships. The book, How to Survive Your Diet and Conquer Your Food Issues Forever by Linda Moran is just such a book.
View How to Survive Your Diet on Amazon.com.
Moran also writes a newsletter for Diet Survivors, which serves as a companion to the book.
How to Survive Your Diet is endorsed by Dr. Michael R. Edelstein, one of our nation's leading cognitive therapists. Dr. Michael R. Edelstein is the author of Three Minute Therapy. View Dr. Edelstein's endorsement of How to Survive Your Diet.
Distorted beliefs can lead to or worsen:
- Difficulty in admitting mistakes "People need to see that I am strong all the time and right all the time."
- Perfectionism, leading to difficulty in making "sufficiency" decisions "I can't get to anything else until my lawn is green."
- Impaired social relationships and anger "You really messed up. I'll never forget it."
- Limited intimacy "If I get close to you, you'll want too much from me"
- Addictions "I'll be able to unwind better from the stressful day if I can watch television
- Black and white thinking "Either you're making the decisions or I am. Which is it?"
- Difficulty in trying new things "I'd like to be handy around the house, but I just don't have it in me"
- Phobias "What people think of me is supremely important, and they're all watching me"
- Excessive fear of rejection "I'd try out for the play, if I knew for sure I'd pass the audition"
- Limited goals and dreams "I've always wanted to go into politics, but who am I?"
- Lack of balance "If we keep working on the marriage, the kids will be okay"
- General limited beliefs "Only relatives are worthwhile, not neighbors"
- Jealousy, envy, controlling behaviors, and many others
For more information about cognitive therapy, surf the Web for these search terms: cognitive therapy, REBT,
cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dr. Albert Ellis.
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