Hi
First time posting here. I’ve been applying for Trainee High Intensity CBT Roles and keep getting rejected.

I am really keen on getting this position because I think I would be a really good fit for the job and I am passionate about the benefits of CBT.

I would really appreciate if anyone who’s a current trainee or has already a therapist could look over my application and give me some feedback? I’ve tried requesting feedback from the places I’ve applied from but they’ve rejected my request due to high volume of applications.

Many thanks ! 🙏

Hey everyone! A trainee trying to hone my CBT skills…I’m trying to use Theory A/B at the level of rules and assumptions rather than the typical anxiety/OCD presentations most literature describes it for, and struggling with a few things.

As an example (not based on anything real, just hypothetical)…let’s say someone might have a rule/assumption “If I’m not successful, I don’t deserve to be loved.” Theory A might be this rule. How might you construct theory B - especially after evaluating it (i.e. where this rule/assumption comes from, rationality of it, pros/cons).

Any clinical experience or text recommendations beyond the standard anxiety literature welcome!! Looking to see how to expand use of theory a/b because it seems so helpful and non confrontational!

Hey!

I was curious if you had any books to learn more about CBT in general?

Like what it is and how it “works.”

I tried doing some perusing, but a lot of what I am seeing is just self help or pop psychology

Does anyone has a link to feeling good pdf please

So I've read feeling great by david burns twice now, on my second run through I was diligent about doing all the examples and made sure I didn't leave anything on the table, I started the book skeptical but repeatedly david talks about the amazing, sudden and sometimes euphoric change that can be made once you break these negative Distortions, this lead to me feeling really hopeful and excited, as I went though the book I kept finding the techniques weren't working too well, and it got to a point where I began to feel really let down, I almost feel like it was a con? I know he does mention it won't be helpful for everyone who reads it but I think he doubled down way too much on describing how amazing the book really is because I'd never felt so Hopeless as when I finished the book, put the work in, and realised I didn't feel any better. To add to that in the final chapter when I saw that there were no real improvements he said just try something else, even though the book only gets you to try a handful of techniques on a handful of thoughts, surely you'd need to try a bit more? It's almost dismissive of anyone who read the book with underwhelming results. I'm sure there was still some merit having read the book and I do want to say that I can see how this book has been extremely effective for a number of people but it still dosent change the way I feel about it, and I just wondered if anyone else might have had a similar experience with it.

Every time we seek reassurance - googling symptoms, going to the doctor "just to check" - we get temporary relief. But that relief is exactly what keeps the circle going. Your brain learns the only way to feel okay is external confirmation. So the threshold gets lower, not higher.

The thing that feels like help is actually feeding it.

Randomized controlled trials on CBT are pretty clear: the path out isn't finding reassurance - it's learning to sit with uncertainty without resolving it. Sounds awful. But apparently it's the only thing that works long-term.

Has anyone here experienced this click? What made it finally make sense for you ?

I struggled to identify my emotions until I found the Feelings Wheel in a subreddit dedicated to screenwriting. It gave my self-therapy a huge boost. I simply started exploring emotions one by one.

Step 1: Read the explanation of the emotion. For this, I used Google AI search.
Step 2: Ask yourself, “Am I feeling this emotion?”
Step 3: If yes, ask yourself, “Why am I feeling it?”
Then use this information for the standard CBT process.

link1: https://thinkcbt.com/images/Downloads/Other_CBT_Resources/THINK_CBT_EXERCISE_39_-_WHEEL_OF_EMOTIONS_V10.pdf
link 2: https://feelingswheel.app

I personally find doing so v helpful, it also keeps me aware of my thoughts which I think is v important. I'm not exactly struggling with anythin anymore but it's a form of journaling for me.

I have developed a core belief that I can't do/keep a job because I have always had difficulty maintaining long-term employment. Deep down I believe that I can't do it. It feels like there is some evidence for that because I have lost several jobs recently. I worry there is something fundamentally wrong with me that prevents me from keeping a position. I think I do not have the knowledge and skills and that is a major problem but low self-esteem, anxiety, and catastrophizing are also huge problems. I have a great fear that I'm going to be fired and that interferes with my work. How can I change my core belief?

Your physical health and mind are closely linked. A healthy lifestyle improves mental health and makes it easier to manage difficult emotions. Use the acronym PLEASE to remind yourself of five healthy habits.

PL - Treat physical illness
E - Eat healthy
A - Avoid mood-altering drugs
S - Sleep well
E - Exercise

Most people who hear ten complements and one criticism will focus on that single negative comment. Learning to recognize the positive aspects of a situation can help improve your mood.

Practice paying attention to positive events by doing so purposefully for a short period every day. Choose an activity that’s generally enjoyable and make a point to focus on the positives (without getting hung up on negative details). Try these ideas to get started:

- Have a good, unrushed meal
- Watch a movie
- Visit with friends or family
- Visit a local attraction like a zoo or museum
- Go for a walk
- Put on headphones and do nothing but listen to music
- Have a picnic
- Give yourself a relaxing night in
- Try a new hobby

Try to be specific about what you focus on. Make sure it is positive and beneficial to you in some way. Try thinking about lessons learned during a movie, or specific nice things about the picnic. Practicing gratefulness by naming what you are grateful for also pairs nicely with this exercise. I would recommend doing both simultaneously! For example, practice identifying the good things about the action you pick and state that you are grateful for them. On a picnic, you might choose to be grateful that the sun is shining brightly while actively deciding to ignore the ants crawling in the grass nearby.

After some practice, try extending the positive outlook to more and more situations in your life. To challenge yourself, try it during situations you usually don’t enjoy. Use this positive outlook as a coping skill to regulate emotions during negative or trying times and events.

Who can recommend good therapy apps for mental health?

I'm interested in apps like:

• Betterhelp that lets you speak to a therapist one-on-one.
• Meditation apps like Headspace.
• Breathwrk that helps you calm down and control anxiety through breathing exercises.
• Or any other apps that have helped you mentally.

What are the best therapy apps for mental health?

Any recommendations and specific experiences would be greatly appreciated!

I just really want to try an app that I can see has really helped people, there seems to be so many out there.

Just asking to know if I can share here my CBT worksheets (which I created for clients), or if you guys have more than enough of them already.