What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (and How Can It Actually Help You)?

I get this question a lot: “What exactly is CBT?” Usually followed by: “And is it just telling me to think positive?” Short answer: No. CBT is not about slapping a happy thought on top of your problems and calling it a day…
Shame vs Guilt: Why One Helps You Grow and the Other Keeps You Stuck

You forgot to respond to your friend’s text for three weeks. Now you’re avoiding them entirely because the thought of reaching out makes your stomach turn. Or maybe you snapped at your partner over something small, and instead of just apologizing, you’ve spent two days convinced you’re a terrible person…