Self-Compassion: The Art of Tending to your Struggles with Loving-Kindness Instead of Self-Criticism
When times are difficult, we often respond to our suffering with self-criticism, self-punishment, or pleasure withholding. In this webinar, you will learn how to use self-compassion, the art of treating yourself with kindness, care, and respect.
This webinar is designed to introduce you to the basics of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for depression. The webinar begins by briefly describing the symptoms of depression. Next, we’ll cover behavioral activation, which is how to get back to living a life that’s in line with your values.
Dr. Blanco-Oilar explains the definition of psychological trauma, reviews pointers to recognize traumatic reactions, and addresses some of the most frequently asked questions related to trauma recovery. Learn about ways to engage in trauma therapy or talk to a loved one about therapy.
Some of the topics covered: What are the roles of medication and therapy? How can my psychiatrist (or primary care doctor) and my therapist work together as a team? How soon can I expect to see results from medication? How soon can I expect to see results from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?