by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Oct 20, 2016 | Anxiety, Blog, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Depression, Self-Help
As I wrote about last time, my self-directed workbook on CBT for anxiety and depression was released on Oct. 18, 2016 (available here). My goal in writing the book is to make the tools of CBT available to as many people as possible, and I want each person who follows...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Oct 18, 2016 | Anxiety, Blog, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Depression, Evidence-based Treatment, Self-Help
I’m excited to announce that my new book is available! It was a no-brainer (not trying to make a pun) when I was approached by a publisher and asked if I wanted to write a book that summarizes the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) I provide for anxiety and...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog, Mindfulness
By now most of us have been introduced to the concept of mindfulness—the idea that by focusing our attention on the present, and bringing an attitude of openness and acceptance to whatever is happening, we can reduce our suffering and live fuller and more meaningful...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Oct 12, 2016 | Blog, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Depression, Mindfulness, Self Compassion
“You’re such an idiot.” How many of us tell ourselves things like this every day? We are more likely to “beat ourselves up” than to verbally abuse someone else, including those we dislike. Studies confirm the ill effects of self-directed hate speech, such...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Oct 5, 2016 | Blog, Mindfulness, Relationships, Stress
Dr. Alec Spencer Knew That to Listen Is to Heal On the wall above my desk are pictures of many of my ancestors, including Dr. Alec Spencer. Born in 1915 to Kinchon Spencer and Lula Kilgore Spencer, he would have been 101 this year. For over 50 years he served the...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Sep 28, 2016 | Blog, Brain imaging, Dreams, Sleep
Some people seem to remember their dreams every night, while others rarely remember them at all. What accounts for the differences? A recent study by a group of French neuroscientists may provide an explanation. The researchers recruited two groups of...
