What the Latest Research Tells Us About ERP (and How to Deliver It Effectively) Introduction Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is widely regarded as the gold standard for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and various severe anxiety presentations. Yet, for many clinicians and clients alike, the very mention of “exposure” can trigger a wave of apprehension.Continue reading “Making Peace with Discomfort”
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Treating Core Beliefs in CBT: What’s The Plan?
Understanding the Foundation Core beliefs represent the deepest level of cognitive processing in CBT—the central, enduring ideas we hold about ourselves, others, and the world. Unlike automatic thoughts that flicker through consciousness moment-to-moment, core beliefs are global, rigid, and overgeneralized, typically developing during childhood or stressful periods. They act as powerful filters, shaping how weContinue reading “Treating Core Beliefs in CBT: What’s The Plan?”
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