Category Archives: Cognitive Behavior Therapy

A double whammy: What to do when you have social anxiety and OCD

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

This article, written by myself and my colleague, Monica A. Frank, Ph.D., originally appeared in the OCD Foundation newsletter. It can also be found on Dr. Frank’s website, excelatlife.com. Some of the terminology is outdated (for example, what we once … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Make Mistakes on Purpose

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Many of us with social anxiety hold ourselves to unrealistically high standards. We are terribly afraid of making mistakes, somehow believing that perfection is a requirement for being accepted as a worthy member of the human race. Behaviorally, we can … Continue reading →

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Rugrats as Therapy–Chuckie and the Slide

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

As a psychologist, I have read many books and seen many training videos that explain cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). The best video, though, was not produced by a mental health professional. Instead, it is a cartoon that has aired on … Continue reading →

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