Experiences with

Behavioural therapy

Investigating experiences of psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when delivered by a psychologist or an audiologist.

Hi everyone, I apologize in advance if this is not the right forum for this question. My almost-5- year-old who is in Pre-K goes to public school in New York City. He has had a rough past few weeks with trouble following directions and being disruptive. Apparently, he walks around in class in the

Parent of an ADHD and I believe ODD newly teenager. Behavioral Therapy is needed. Any tips and advise or referrals are appreciated, I’m almost to the point where I want to whoop her, her smart mouth when she doen’t get to see my cellphone or whenever we attempt to talk to her, even calmly, she screams

Hi everyone, I have a 6 year old who has adhd, and I would like to know how behavioral therapy works and did it help?

My 8 year old has combined adhd and dyslxia. We tried stimulants for over a year and they made him anxious and reactive. In August, his developmental pediatrician decided we should first treat his anxiety and we started 5 mg of prozac. (Prior he was so anxious, he'd gotten to the point of summer school

As parents, we know that navigating challenges with our children can be tough, but please remember that you are doing your best. Your unconditional love and support make a significant difference in their lives. It’s important to give yourself grace along the way. CHADD is here to offer support whenever

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Over the last 2-3 months, my anxiety has gotten a heck of a lot better. I wouldn't say I'm "cured", but I can handle my panic attacks now as though it's a non-issue. I've made some massive changes to my life that have helped and I want to share them, on the chance it could help someone here. Something

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I’ve also recently had to change psychologists as I have moved from one therapy programme to another (Mentalisation Behavioural Therapy). Old psychologist was brilliant, new one is a bit laissez-faire.

This may not be a typical title or subject for a depression and anxiety support group but I have to share. I am so looking forward to this spring season. I have made a lot of progress with my therapy over the winter and everything is better. My thoughts, feelings and behaviors are becoming clearer and

My CBT therapist and I were laughing at comedian Chris Farley’s Saturday Night Live portrayal of a counselor that “Lives in a Van, down by the river”. The therapist said to recognize my ‘down by the river’ (DBTR) thoughts as catastrophic thinking and to write down each DBTR thought and it’s opposite,

Hello, I am experiencing a terror in my stomach. I feel afraid as I process trauma and experience the unpredictability of daily life. I was recently fired from a job due to impulsivity, echolalia, offensive behaviors, and overall cognitive confusion. I have been processing through CPT to help me heal

Hi Everyone, Hope you’re doing well.🙋‍♂️ I’m just posting to try to help others with depression and anxiety, know that there is success and wellness with mental health. I have found happiness with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and you can as well. CBT is helping me better than medication alone

You can’t completely prevent cognitive dissonance in your life. However, it’s possible to reduce cognitive dissonance by changing your thoughts, changing your behaviors, or finding other ways to cope. You can also seek out professional help if you find that the psychological discomfort is affecting

I’m doing good, as my anxiety and depression are getting better since I’ve started Sertraline and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the last few months. I’m grateful for the improvements and I am sharing in order to hopefully bring hope, relief and positivity to others in their depression and

At the advice of my counselor to put aspirations in plain sight, I put 3 post-it notes with the following messages on my picture window: It’s a New Day It’s Your Day One Day at a Time They really do help relieve stress, anxiety and depression when viewed often. They are based on the Cognitive Behavioral

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges, but with the right strategies, individuals can improve focus, productivity, and overall well-being. Here are some my methods for managing ADHD effectively: 1. Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps me identify

I can’t describe how happy I am, and how much I humbly suggest the following 4 prong approach to those seeking mental health care, help and support. 1) Try to eat healthy. Research shows that plant based foods can increase your overall mind & body health. 2) Exercise. It has been proven to improve

Happy Holidays to everyone in this group, in Spite of the negative thoughts and feelings you may be experiencing. I figure, that if you can have negative feelings and thoughts that you can’t explain or want, you can instead have Positive thoughts and feelings that you can’t explain but Do Want. This