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How to Be Gentle with Yourself, According to CBT Therapy

November 29, 2021 by Dr. Paul Greene

Are you your own worst critic? It’s good to hold yourself accountable, but self-compassion is a requirement for good mental health. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) offers various ways to practice being gentle with yourself.

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Filed Under: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Depression Tagged With: self esteem, self-care

How to Be Awesome at Self-Soothing and Self-Care

November 16, 2020 by Rachel Chang, Psy.D.

We all need the ability to soothe and care for ourselves. But how can we best do these things? Here we offer some tips to help you master these important skills.

Updated: June 26, 2022

We Need All the Help We Can Get

21st-century living can be very demanding. People are often consumed by their day-to-day responsibilities such as work, household chores, or taking care of loved ones. Often there is little choice but to focus on the next task on the to-do list. As a result, we neglect to take the time to care for ourselves, which can leave us feeling stressed and burned out.

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Filed Under: DBT Tagged With: distress tolerance, emotion regulation, habit change, self-care

Self-Care Tips for the Coronavirus Outbreak

March 20, 2020 by Anna Womack, Ph.D.

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Many people are finding themselves transitioning to a new normal due to the coronavirus outbreak. This new normal may include working from home, cancelled events, and closed stores and restaurants. These sudden changes to our daily lives have left many feeling down or anxious. As you navigate this transition, consider the following recommendations for maintaining self-care during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Filed Under: Coronavirus Tagged With: self-care

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