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How Stoicism Shaped Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—and Why That Matters for Your Mental Health
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
David Pecirep
3 hours ago3 min read
What to Do During a Panic Attack: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Perspective for Patients
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
David Pecirep
3 hours ago4 min read
Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Perspective on Risk, Resilience, and Parental Intervention
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
David Pecirep
3 hours ago4 min read
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