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If you’ve ever tried to calm yourself during a stressful moment by saying, “I can’t control this, but I can control how I respond,”  you were unknowingly practicing a principle that dates back over 2,000 years.   That idea comes from Stoic philosophy —and it sits at the very heart of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , one of the most well-researched and effective approaches to mental health treatment today. At Beacon Counseling, LLC , we regularly integrate CBT strategies w

Abstract Panic attacks are acute surges of fear accompanied by intense physical sensations and catastrophic interpretations of those sensations. Common symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest tightness, trembling, and fears of losing control or dying. Although these episodes are deeply distressing, they are not inherently dangerous in medically healthy individuals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) conceptualizes panic attacks as self-perpetuatin

Abstract The rapid integration of social media into adolescent life has created unprecedented opportunities for social connection and identity formation, while simultaneously introducing novel psychological stressors. Research increasingly links heavy or maladaptive social media use to elevated rates of anxiety, depressive symptoms, sleep disruption, social comparison, and cyberbullying among youth. From a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) standpoint, these outcomes can be u