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Are you suffering from “decision-making strategy neglect”?: Maximizer vs....
Developing an understanding of one’s own individual decision-making processes and working to enhance those strategies is one of the most valuable psychological/meta-cognitive processes one can undergo....
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What does CBT Group Therapy for Social Shyness/Anxiety have to offer you?
* Do you have difficulty in some situations expressing thoughts, feelings or personal desires? * Does fear of disapproval hinder your performance? * Do you find saying “No” so difficult that you...
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Do we discount the value of our own investments in our professional and...
In the early stages of most relationships 3 things hold true. First we are likely to have limited experiences with the other person; second, we are likely to have limited expectations specific to that...
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7 Assertion Strategies that can help you avoid a disagreement from turning...
Being assertive is the most effective way to communicate our feelings and opinions especially when we don’t necessarily agree with others around us. However, it is also one of the most difficult...
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Asking for what you want: 4 Simple Steps to being Assertive
I have always been a fan of asking, and especially in today’s economic climate asking for what you want is becoming vital .But what if you are gun shy about asking for things, should you go on not...
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“Thou Shall Not Avoid”
Avoidance will certainly help you win the battle when feeling hesitant; however it will cause you to lose the war with anxiety, and maybe even something grander in the end. Often I hear people talk...
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Social Power Persuades
There are 6 basic types of social power that influence others…which type are you? If you have ever wondered why some people seem to be more effective at influencing the opinions and behaviors of...
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When “No ” Makes you Mad!
When “No” makes you Mad! Dealing with disappointment can be disheartening to say the least. No one likes to be confronted with the revelation of “NO”. No one likes to be told what they wanted is not...
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Performance Anxiety Some tips for success
Looking to succeed? Most of us are, but what happens when the desire to succeed undermines our ability to perform? Performance situations where we feel the pressure to excel can have a serious impact...
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Attaching blame to others: Do we do this too easily?
Last week I wrote a piece introducing the concept of how our view of events influences behaviors, emotions and physical feelings (see the post CBT A Life Model). I also raised the point that by not...
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Staying Conscious of your Mood and Mind
Staying “conscious” and being “present” are the buzz words of self help and psycho therapy today. The Power of Now and The Secret are largely based on these concepts. Many forms of marriage and...
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Automatic Thinking..Reactive Behavior
Cognitive Behavior Therapy at its very essence involves developing self awareness of one’s thinking and how if effects your day to day life and relationships. Understanding Automatic thoughts is a good...
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