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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, focused, and goal-oriented treatment. It has strong evidence supporting its use for anxiety disorders. What is it about CBT that makes it effective? CBT is based on Beck’s cognitive therapy. This idea says that our thoughts and perceptions affect our feelings and behaviors. Some key elements include: Cognitive Specificity Hypothesis: Individuals with […]
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What is Vicarious Trauma? Vicarious trauma is the emotional and psychological impact experienced by those in helping professions as a result of exposure to their clients’ traumatic experiences. It is typically experienced as a state of exhaustion and dysfunction, biologically, physiologically and emotionally, as a result of prolonged exposure to compassion stress. The risk of developing vicarious trauma can be influenced by the nature […]
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