By Quincy Jon Published: Sep 21 2023, 14:05 PM EDT ...

Although similar, cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) and dialectical behavior therapy (dbt) serve specific conditions and employ different methods depending on the condition and the individual ...

Exploring the thoughts underlying negative feelings and behaviors doesn’t always feel like a very natural process. But with practice, usually in the form of “homework” to help you practice ...

I specialize in habit change and in addition to standard coaching, I use several untraditional techniques such as art and poetry therapy, meditation and ANT (Automatic Negative Thought ...

Distressing thought patterns and negative conclusions about things or people can cause you to feel bad about yourself, unhappy, depressed, rejected, and isolated. CBT uses different techniques to ...

It can help to recognize that intrusive thoughts are automatic and not under your control. “Many intrusive thoughts are like little ‘ANTs’—Automatic Negative Thoughts,” explains Awadallah.

In particular, suicidal thoughts and self-harm urges can be improved by DBT by reducing the intensity and impulsiveness that often comes with black-or-white thinking (e.g., "There's no point in ...

Automatic Negative Thoughts often abbreviated as ANTs are like unwelcome guests in an individual's mind. They are a psychological phenomenon that can significantly impact mental wellbeing and ...