In the last post I discussed the use of stimulus control methods to help manage and overcome insomnia. This post will discuss the use of cognitive techniques in the treatment of insomnia. Some very ...

A combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies, ideally delivered in person by a therapist, maximizes the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), according to new research ...

Sudden gains constitute a striking phenomenon in psychotherapy, characterised by rapid and substantial reductions in symptom severity between consecutive therapy sessions. In the context of cognitive ...

A new type of psychotherapy called emotional awareness and expression therapy significantly outperformed cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing chronic pain in older veterans. Emotional awareness ...

Music and mental health are independent endeavors that bring people calm, focus and joy. They overlap a lot. (*Understand “mental health” as well-being in the overlapping life contexts of cognition, ...

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 43 trials reveals that organizational strategies, third-wave therapy, and problem-solving techniques are among the most effective cognitive-behavioral therapy ...

A meta-analysis explored the individual components of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and suggested that cognitive restructuring, stimulus control and sleep restrictions provide the ...