Debunking Common Misconceptions About CBT - Enjoy a CBT Based Exercise at the end

About this episode

Jaime debunks common misconceptions about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and provides a guided exercise.

In this episode, Jaime returns to the mic to clear up some common myths and misconceptions around Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) . From the idea that CBT is “just worksheets” to the belief it doesn’t help with trauma or long-term issues — we set the record straight. ✅ What CBT actually is (and isn’t) 🌪 Why it does include somatic (body-based) awareness 🕰 How CBT can be both short-term or long-form 📋 The difference between CBT techniques vs. real therapeutic engagement 💗 Plus: A powerful guided compassion imagery exercise you can try today! Do not forget to leave a comment if you wish to ask aquestion or make a request. You can always drop me an email to ⁠⁠podcast@online-cbt.com,⁠⁠ if you want to have a question. If you need to book therapy with one of our experts #onlinetherapy . https://online-cbt.com/online-therapy-bookings-cbt-emdr/ Please follow or like the podcast if you wish, and share itwith others. Hope you enjoy! Jaime (CBT and EMDR therapist) PS: our service is not an emergency services and emails arenot always monitored. Please contact your local mental health team if you need urgent help. #MentalHealthAwareness #CBT #TraumaTherapy #CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy…

People in this episode

Host: Jaime

Topics covered

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• CBT
• mental health
• myths and misconceptions
• trauma
• guided imagery

Keywords

• CBT techniques
• somatic awareness
• short-term therapy
• long-term therapy
• compassion imagery

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