Most people have favorite movies and television shows that they never grow tired of re-watching and quoting among their friends. These stories and their characters move people emotionally and inspire them to face adversity with poise. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz joined a panel…
A Summary of “Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation” by Gabriele Oettingen, Psychologist and Researcher We’ve all seen inspiring memes, or heard the messages to “Just stay positive!” “Think on the bright side!” or “Dare to dream big!” It’s often considered basic…
On Episode 23, Martin discusses a dispute that occurred on the email listserve for the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Should psychotherapists concern themselves with loaded political issues? Can theories such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) go beyond influencing a…
Recently, CBT SoCal’s Dr. Martin Hsia was interviewed for an article in SELF magazine about Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The article outlines the basics of what CBT is, how it is different from other types of therapy, and what issues it can help people address.…
Psychologists are often asked: “Why do you use exposure therapy? It sounds torturous to ask me to face what I’ve feared and avoided for so long! Isn’t there an easier way to have the fear go away?” Exposure therapy is a name for one of…
Originally posted at the Academy of Cognitive Therapy by Rodney P. Boone, Ph.D. What is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania is a compulsive hair pulling disorder characterized by repeated hair pulling from any part of the body. Trichotillomania can result in noticeable hair loss, other related physical impairments,…