Will it work for me?

One of the great strengths of CBT is that its principles and techniques potentially have such widespread applications. At its heart is a model of the mind that focuses on how we make sense of our experience and how that process can backfire and cause problems for us.

In fact, although CBT is associated with the treatment of diagnosable conditions, it is increasingly being used to improve performance in situations that have little to do with mental health. After all, most of us will have something to gain from a system which helps us to develop habits of rationality and healthy mindedness, and strengthens the ability to handle the emotional challenges life throws at us.

Below is a checklist of questions to help you make an ...

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