Why Clients Struggle with Indecision—and How CBT Helps
Why Clients Struggle with Indecision—and How CBT Helps

October 2, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Indecision can be defined as the inability or hesitancy to make a decision quickly, or experiencing difficulty making decisions. Indecision can become problematic when it causes an individual emotional distress or leads to negative consequences.

Therapist Drift in CBT: How to Maintain Fidelity and Improve Outcomes

August 31, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Although effective treatments have been developed for many mental health disorders, most people do not receive these life-changing evidence-based therapies.

Helping Clients Live in the Present: The Three Buttons Metaphor

July 26, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Norman Cotterell shares a useful metaphor that can help clients live fully in the present.

Culturally Responsive CBT: A Conversation with Pamela A. Hays, PhD

June 27, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Leading expert in culturally responsive CBT, Pamela A. Hays, PhD, talks to Beck Institute about the steps clinicians should take to ensure they are appropriately adapting CBT for clients from a range of backgrounds and cultures, and personal preferences, characteristics, and needs.

Beck Institute’s International Reach: Highlights from Two Recent Trips

June 26, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Beck Institute’s leadership recently traveled to Japan, Jordan, and Korea to help disseminate CBT and learn more about CBT training needs internationally.

Affirmative CBT for LGBTQ+ Clients: Key Clinical Considerations

June 14, 2023/Sarah Fleming

Learn how affirmative CBT can support LGBTQ+ clients by addressing minority stress, stigma, and identity-related challenges in therapy.

Addressing CBT Myths: CBT Can Only Be Practiced in a Clinical Setting

May 3, 2023/Annika Norris

Because CBT is a form of psychotherapy, some believe that it can only be used by mental health professionals in a […]

Addressing CBT Myths: CBT is Superficial 

April 10, 2023/Annika Norris

Some argue that CBT is too superficial and only addresses the client’s symptoms. Managing symptoms is an important step in […]

Striving for Work-Life Balance: Managing Worry for Clinicians 

May 13, 2022/Francine Broder, PsyD

Mental health clinicians face heavy stress. Discover CBT strategies to manage worry and maintain healthy work-life balance.

Taking the Plunge: How to Make Teletherapy Work

June 8, 2021/Robert Hindman, PhD

By Robert Hindman, PhDBeck Institute Clinical Psychologist I recently read a New York Times article that confirmed something I’ve been […]

Encouraging Courage: Helping Parents Raise Brave Kids

June 8, 2021/Other

By Torrey A. Creed, PhD Families with anxious children often come to treatment with an expectation that therapy may focus […]

What is the Status of “Homework” in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 50 Years On?

June 8, 2021/Other

By Nikolaos Kazantzis, PhD The comedian Jerry Seinfeld once asked: “What’s the deal with ‘homework?’ It’s not like you’re doing […]

Encouraging Individuals to Enter Treatment

June 8, 2021/Judith Beck, PhD

Encouraging Individuals to Enter Treatment By Judith S. Beck, PhDPresident, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy Potential clients may be […]

If You Are Undecided About Therapy…

June 8, 2021/Judith Beck, PhD

You may have questions or reservations about starting Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Think about the following to help inform your decision. 

Integrating Mindfulness into CBT

June 8, 2021/Robert Hindman, PhD

Integrating Mindfulness into CBT By Robert Hindman, Ph.D.Beck Institute Faculty A recently published journal article reviewed the empirical support for […]

Reconciling 12-Step Tenets with Principles of CBT for Substance Use Disorders

June 8, 2021/Cory Newman, PhD

Cory Newman, Ph.D. CBT provides a powerful set of interventions for the treatment of patients suffering from substance use disorders […]

Therapeutic Drift: How to Maintain Therapeutic Effectiveness

June 8, 2021/Other

Therapeutic Drift How to Maintain Therapeutic Effectiveness By Donna Sudak, MD Many studies have demonstrated that work performance level for a […]

Helping Families Talk About School Shootings

June 8, 2021/Other

Helping Families Talk About School Shootings By Torrey A. Creed, PhD Few things take hold of the news and social media […]

Happy 2017, Beck Institute Community

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Happy 2017, Beck Institute Community I know, it’s February and perhaps a little late to wish everyone a happy New […]

Facilitating Reappraisal in Anxiety Disorders

June 8, 2021/Hallie Grossman

Facilitating Reappraisal in Anxiety Disorders By Jesús A. Salas Psy.D., ABPP It is well known that the central tenet of CBT […]