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 client's internal world to empower ... Continue Reading
SELF Magazine interviews Dr. Martin Hsia of the CBT Center about CBT
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. Dr. Hsia is quoted describing the importance and benefits of Exposure Therapy, as ... Continue Reading
Taking the Mystery Out of Exposure Therapy
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 the most powerful techniques in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Exposure is the systematic, planned encounter ... Continue Reading
What is Trichotillomania?
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, and significant emotional ... Continue Reading