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Podcast: Authentic Parenting
Episode: The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Melissa Hunt, PhD
Description: Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you change the way you think and behave, so you can start feeling better. In this episode Dr. Melissa Hunt talks about the benefits of CBT. Dr. Hunt discusses the different components of CBT, including identifying negative thoughts, challenging these thoughts, and developing new coping skills. She also debunks some common misconceptions about CBT, such as the idea that it is only for people with severe mental illness. Show Highlights: CBT is a short-term, goal-oriented therapy that can be...