Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a powerful method that can help improve your mental health and wellbeing. CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. One of the most common techniques used in CBT is the ABC technique, which stands for Activating Event, Beliefs, and Consequences.

The ABC technique helps individuals identify the trigger or activating event that leads to negative thoughts or emotions. By exploring these thoughts further, individuals can uncover common thinking errors such as catastrophizing or all-or-nothing thinking. Once these mistaken beliefs are identified, they can be challenged and replaced with more positive and rational ones through cognitive restructuring exercises. This process allows for a shift in perspective towards more balanced and realistic thinking patterns.

Bonus handouts to include:

10 Core Negative Beliefs, ABC Guide, Vertical Arrow Techniques.

CBT is an evidence-based approach to improving mental health outcomes.

In this advance class, Karen will demonstrate how to not only organize your thoughts, but to analyze them as well.

Types of analyses we will review: objective, consistency, utility, and logical analyses to identify the root cause of your beliefs. These techniques will encourage you to examine your thoughts and skillfully challenge them. The best part of this advanced class is discovering how to switch out maladaptive thoughts with healthy thinking patterns.

Includes Workbook:

Charts to organize your thoughts, analytical tools, perceptual shifting, and how to counter your beliefs.