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The Key Principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

By Kristina Fenn, Majella Byrne — 2013

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) explores the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It is a directive, time-limited, structured approach used to treat a variety of mental health disorders. It aims to alleviate distress by helping patients to develop more adaptive cognitions and behaviours.

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Awakening in the Body

Being mindful of the body is a profound—though often overlooked—opportunity to deepen our meditation and develop our insight, says Phillip Moffitt. Meditating on the body, we discover all four of the Buddha’s noble truths.

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Ask the Teachers: What Does it Mean to Understand Buddhism Through the Body?

Roxanne Dault, Meido Moore, and Lopön Charlotte Z. Rotterdam discuss what it means to understand Buddhism through the body — the heart of the Buddhist path.

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How Does Mindfulness Differ from Cognitive Behavior Therapy?

In traditional cognitive behavior therapy, you are taught to try to answer back to negative thoughts. This can be challenging because if you have been depressed for a long time you tend to believe the negative thoughts. With mindfulness, you learn a different approach.

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How to Rest in Awareness by Tapping into a Mindful Moment

Mindfulness teacher Jason Gant reflects on a heartfelt memory when he was able to lean on his deep practice and mindfully take action.

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3 Ways Leaders Can Prevent Emotional Drain

When it comes to supporting employees to thrive despite the emotional fallout of the pandemic, leaders (and mindfulness) have a critical role to play.

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5 Ways Breathwork Can Support a Mindful Pregnancy

The breath is the foundation of every mindfulness practice, and it is also the foundation of life. Establishing a relationship with your breath, especially while pregnant, will have lasting effects for you and the child you are bringing into the world.

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Aligning Yourself with Your Values Through Setting Goals

Our values are those deep down beliefs we hold about our purpose and our place in the world. Values might be considered our soul’s expression—they tell us who we are.

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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. These spontaneous negative thoughts have a detrimental influence on mood.

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‘I Realized I Don’t Have to Believe My Thoughts’

Our mindfulness practice is not about vanquishing our thoughts. It’s about becoming aware of the process of thinking so that we are not in a trance—lost inside our thoughts.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)