Aysegul KaradenizAutomatic Thoughts and Cognitive Distortions in Anxiety — mindunderstandingitselfWhen we feel anxious, we have certain automatic thoughts more frequently.May 23, 2023May 23, 2023
Aysegul KaradenizEpigenetic Regulation in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy — mindunderstandingitselfDecades of research has shown that genetics greatly contribute to the development of a psychiatric disorder.Apr 7, 2023Apr 7, 2023
Aysegul KaradenizCan We Choose What to Think? — mindunderstandingitselfThousands of thoughts pass through the mind during a day. However, only some of these catch our attention while most cannot make their way…Dec 10, 2022Dec 10, 2022
Aysegul KaradenizHow to Challenge Maladaptive Assumptions in CBT — mindunderstandingitselfMaladaptive Assumptions in CBTJul 10, 2019Jul 10, 2019
Aysegul KaradenizMaladaptive Assumptions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How to Identify ThemIn this post, maladaptive assumptions in CBT are analyzed.May 11, 2019May 11, 2019
Aysegul KaradenizWhat is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? — What Makes CBT Different?CBT assume that psychological problems might be caused in part by our maladaptive/unhelpful/irrational ways of thinking, or behaviors.Apr 28, 2019Apr 28, 2019
Aysegul KaradenizCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Short Historical OverviewUntil mid-60s, behaviorism was the dominant approach in both the understanding and the treatment of psychopathologies.Apr 28, 2019Apr 28, 2019
Aysegul KaradenizIs Self-CBT Possible? Can We Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Helping the Self?In this post, we analyze using CBT for helping the self.Apr 28, 2019Apr 28, 2019
Aysegul Karadeniz“I wish I could stop thinking…”Here, I give an example of how to challenge an automatic thought about controlling our thinking.Apr 16, 2019Apr 16, 2019
Aysegul KaradenizCan We Control Our Thoughts?In this article, we try to answer if it is possible to control our thoughts.Apr 16, 2019Apr 16, 2019
