Intro
Seth introduces himself and explains why CBT and mindfulness are complementary, not opposed.
Lesson
Mindful CBT addresses thought, feeling, and action—and our relationship to them.
Preview
The right tool makes a job easier—including the job of overcoming your fears.
Identify the thought; examine the evidence; and consider the alternatives.
Evaluate the assumptions underlying your automatic thoughts.
When we notice our thoughts, we can embrace those that help us be more mindful.
We can let go of old, unhealthy habits and gradually build new, healthy ones.
Learn to savor experiences you enjoy and accept those you don’t.
Present pain is real; future pain is imagined. The difference matters.
Explore how Mindful CBT can help alleviate seven common struggles.
Ease uncertainty by returning to the present and reevaluating your thoughts.
Accept what you feel; shift your thoughts; and act in ways you find rewarding.
Use mindful awareness to unwind now, then schedule time to unwind later.
Discover the elements of sound sleep—and how to bring them together.
Overcome the fears and reinforcing patterns that keep us from doing what we need to.
Learn to feel anger without acting on it, and to manage the factors that trigger it.
Question beliefs about your relationships—and about relationships themselves.
The following sessions are intended to help you navigate life-altering challenge.
Change can be disorienting. Clarifying your beliefs about it can bring balance.
Ground yourself in the present. Notice unrealistic predictions. Accept uncertainty.
See your problems with less bias and blame—and with more clarity and kindness.
“Challenge your thoughts. Doubt your doubts about the future. They could be wrong.”
The future’s unpredictable. Approach it with realism, acceptance, and resolve.
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