Depression is a strong feeling of sadness. Often people experience depression in response to a loss or sad event, such as divorce or unemployment. However, if the strong feelings of sadness, disconnection, and loss of interest in enjoyable activities persist past six to nine months, professional help may be needed. Unlike more common forms of…
A Panic Attack, as described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorder, is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort that develops abruptly and reaches its peak within approximately 10 minutes. What are the symptoms of Panic Attacks? Heart palpitation Trembling Sweating Shortness of breath Feeling of choking Dizziness Fear of losing…
Panic Disorder involves experiencing repeated panic attacks and being preoccupied with the fear of future panic attacks. Panic attacks can occur unexpectedly and “out of the blue,” sometimes even during sleep, or they can occur in situations where you expect them to happen. A panic attack is thought of as the body’s “alarm reaction.” In…
We at CBT California are aware of the difficulties of having a loved one with emotional and behavioral difficulties. While many of these people are often described as “difficult” or “manipulative,” the CBT California team perceives them differently and understands the core of their emotional struggles. Our Friends and Family program is designed to help…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is proven in clinical research to help people with the following problems: Borderline Personality Disorder Suicidal adolescents Substance abuse/impulsive behaviors (i.e., shoplifting, high risk sex, etc.) Suicidal behavior/self-injurious behavior Intense emotions (i.e. anger, sadness, fear) Difficulty building and maintaining healthy relationships Chronic feelings of emptiness Depression among older adults DBT also…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a diagnosis given to individuals who display many or all of the following behaviors: Fear of being abandoned or left alone Having unstable relationships that alternate between love and hate for another Having an unstable self-image or no identity Engaging in impulsive behaviors (gambling, spending, shoplifting, sex, substance abuse, binge…