Audio – interview on TodayFM about CBT for Public Speaking Anxiety

Interview: Public Speaking with Veronica Walsh a ten minute power-through key CBT / neurobiology ideas to understand public speaking anxiety, and what to do about it “We’re all afraid of something… spiders, flying, heights, cats, mice… the list goes on and on. But for some people their fears are life-limiting & one of the most … Continue reading →

Understanding Cognitive Distortions (Common Thinking Errors)

This post introduces you the key theories of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – outlining the different categories of Cognitive Distortions (bad thinking habits), and how to understand and manage them to develop a healthier way of thinking. Continue reading →

The ABC of CBT – the starter exercise/handout to catch your negative automatic thoughts…

This post introduces the ABC technique of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps build awareness and self regulation of stress, anxiety, and depression by identifying and changing your “distorted thinking” and “self-sabotaging” behaviors. This starter exercise involves categorising your thoughts into three columns: a) the activating event or situation, b) your beliefs and thoughts, and c) the consequential feelings and behaviour. CBT teaches us to reframe with healthier rational thinking, thereby altering your feelings and behaviours. The post includes examples and PDF downloads of exercises. Continue reading →