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  • 443: I'm angry! Live Work with Sunny, Part 1

    443: I'm angry! Live Work with Sunny, Part 1
    Apr 7 2025
    I’m angry! A Once-UndocumentedImmigrant Speaks from the Heart-- Live Work with Sunny, Part 1 Sunny Choi is a beloved member of the TEAM community. He grew up in Hong Kong before emigrating with his family to the United States when he was 11 years old. He graduated from UCLA with a major in engineering, completed a master’s degree in Engineering Management at Stanford, and developed a successful career in high tech Silicon Valley companies. However, he left his work to pursue additional graduate training in clinical social work because he discovered that his strongest call was to help individuals who were being marginalized by American culture and suffering. He then obtained an MSW degree with a specialty in Community Mental Health from California State University. We were fortunate when Sunny discovered and joined our free Stanford TEAM CBT training group, and blossomed into an expert TEAM therapist and beloved colleague and friend. Today, Dr. Jill Levitt and I worked with Sunny because he requested a session to work on his own troubled feelings concerning the recent political developments. He emphasized that he wanted to do personal work, rather than focusing too heavily on the current political controversies and battles. You can find the Daily Mood Log (DML) that Sunny prepared just prior to his session if you click here As you can see, at the top of his DML, he described the upsetting event as tearing up when he was teaching a class and discussing a case of a transgender Mexican American man, and he began reflecting on his own memories of growing up as a gay male and undocumented immigrant. Sadness and anger were the two strongest negative feelings (rated 70 and 80, respectively on a scale from 0 to 100), although he was also moderately anxious, guilty, rejected, hopeless, and frustrated. You can also see the ten negative thoughts he recorded on his DML, and how strongly he believed each one, on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 1000 (completely.). During the session he added three more thoughts: 11. I (shouldn’t be) living such a happy and pleasurable life when others are suffering. 70% 12. I should be helping others more. 80% 13. I have to figure out the correct way to be thinking and feeling. 50% At the start of the session, he said that he felt vulnerable and nervous discussing such personal feelings, memories, and thoughts. He also said that after doing much personal and professional work, he was generally happy and loving, but felt profoundly disturbed when he thought about so many people who are suffering. He said, “Many of my clients are being deported. And those who are gay are worried that they’ll lose access to their medications.” These were the kinds of thoughts that triggered his feelings of guilt. During the empathy phase, Jill mentioned that she felt honored to be talking to Sunny today and proud to be a member of a community where you can reach out when you’re suffering. She added that she felt torn, as I did, because it seemed to us that many of his negative thoughts were realistic, and not distorted, and that it makes sense to feel sad, anxious, worried, and angry. For example, his first negative thought on his DML was, “The world is much more unstable and dangerous now.” Sunny emphasized that most of the time he does feel happy, especially when involved with friends and family, and doing the things he loves. But then he gets confused and guilty, wondering if it is right to feel happy when things are looking so dark for so many people. It certainly makes sense to feel unhappy when, as Sunny said, some of his clients and friends have lost their jobs and people in the LGBTQ+ community are afraid they’ll get deported. And we’re all afraid to speak up and talk about diversity, which has become a dirty word that can get you into trouble. And when Sunny thinks about this, he feels profound sadness and compassion. But as previously noted, this has caused confusion for Sunny, and he struggles with feelings of guilt about the fact that he is truly happy so much of the time. He’s happy about his beautiful life, his marriage, and more—this, in fact, is his happiest he’s ever been. Here’s how he puts it: “I used to be undocumented. The experience and the hostility and bias I confronted traumatized me. And when I heard Trump talk about all the ‘murders and rapists’ invading our country from Mexico, I became tearful. I feel angry—they don’t think we’re human. “I want people to be more compassionate. . . . To say we’re rapists and criminals, it’s not okay. . . it’s mean, and it’s very harmful to mental health. . . . It’s like repeatedly poking at someone who is recovering from a terrible wound, and it hurts.” Jill was touched, and found Sunny’s vulnerability heart-warming, beautiful, and refreshing. Rhonda reminded us that unless we are Indigenous Native Americans, all Americans are descended from immigrants. In my own case, all my ...
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  • 442: Eliminate Anxiety Fast: The Awesome Hidden Emotion Technique

    442: Eliminate Anxiety Fast: The Awesome Hidden Emotion Technique
    Mar 31 2025
    Ask David: The Awesome Hidden Emotion Technique Featuring Matthew May, MD with Rhonda and David

    The following answers to Ask David questions were written prior to the live podcast where Matt, David, Rhonda, and others discuss the questions in real time. Their answers may differ from Dr. Burns responses listed below.

    1. Michael asks: How did you invent the Hidden Emotion Technique? It’s been incredibly helpful to me!

    Hello, Dr. Burns,

    Your lifelong work continues to be invaluable to me and so many others, and I apologize if this question was answered on a previous podcast. To my knowledge, it hasn't been. I was wondering how you discovered or created the hidden emotion model? I recently struggled with inexplicable death anxiety that came on every night since college started back up, and I was at a loss, until I remembered the hidden emotion model and wondered if there was something I wasn't acknowledging? Sure enough, I discovered I was actually quite resentful of my new schedule not allowing me to easily fit the gym into my schedule unless I wanted to forgo valuable sleep. Once I had addressed this resentment, the death anxiety vanished. I would love to know how this wonderful technique became part of your phenomenal practice!

    -Sincerely, Michael Polus.

    David’s reply

    You can read all about it in When Panic Attacks, when I learned about it accidentally based on an interaction with a patient who was stuck. Perhaps we can answer it on a podcast.

    Thanks! david

    2. Janie asks: How can I help a patient who ruminates?

    My client ruminates, that is she experiences repetitive thoughts about conversations and gets stuck in the negative feelings that come from dwelling on those thoughts and conversations.

    She has referred to it as repetitive thinking about conversations that were distressing in some way. She replays the conversation in her head, and evaluates and re-evaluates her responses. She then plays the conversation using possible different responses she COULD have used and worries whether these would have been better responses.

    The first individual is a friend where the friendship is very challenging and interwoven into many parts of my patient's life. My patient ruminates about conversations and wonders over and over if she said the right thing or wonders how the friend took what was said. It is a loop that my patient often gets stuck in for long periods of the day. The second individual is my patient's husband. With him, she ruminates about how to say things to him so she can motivate him to be involved in the ways she wants him to be. We will work on these relationships using the 5 secrets eventually, but first she'd like to work on the rumination because it takes up so much of her time.

    How can I help her?

    David’s Reply

    I would recommend

      1. TEAM CBT in a step-by-step manner. I do not, in general, like to throw techniques at people based on a description of a problem.

      2. Motivational techniques to reduce resistance and bring resistance to conscious awareness.

      3. Paradoxical Cost-Benefit Analysis

      4. Dangling the Carrot / Gentle Ultimatum / Sitting with Open Hands

      5. The Hidden Emotion Technique

      6. What If / Downward Arrow Technique

      7. ERP (Exposure plus response prevention)

      8. Many other techniques inspired by methods a and b above (TEAM CBT)

      9. Feared Fantasy: confronting her worst fear

      10. Five Secrets of Effective Communication

      11. Work on acceptance: she is perfectionistic and self-critical

      12. Hidden Emotion: anger

    Thanks for listening (and reading the show notes),

    David, Rhonda and Matt
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  • 441: David, Rhonda and Matt Answer Your Questions about Relationships, Dating, and Religion

    441: David, Rhonda and Matt Answer Your Questions about Relationships, Dating, and Religion
    Mar 24 2025
    Ask David My friend won’t say thank you! Dating Anxiety Religion vs. Psychotherapy We want to remind you about an awesome virtual workshop on habits and addictions that Dr. Jill Levitt and David will be presenting on March 28, 2025 We will feature powerful new paradoxical techniques that will blow your socks off. It will be from 8:30 to 4:30 and you will earn 7 CE credits while having fun and learning how to heal yourself AND you patients. Check it out! It's less than two weeks away, some check it out while you still have time! You'' LOVE it and LEARN a LOT! Registration and More Information Here! As is so often the case, the answers to these questions that appear in the show notes were email replies to the person before the show. To get the full discussion, make sure you listen to the actual podcast, as the answers often evolve in unexpected ways when the “experts” hash it out! Today’s episode is chock full of personal stories (some racy), expert Five Secrets advice and demonstration, philosophical / spiritual discussion, and secrets of successful (and racy) dating. 1. Brittany asks: What can I do say to a friend who does not say “thank you” when I pay for our meal or drive a long distance just to see them? 2. Jaydipe asks: How can I get over my anxiety around attractive women? 3. Ali asks: Can religious beliefs cause or intensify feelings of anxiety? (David will talk about the synergies between TEAM CBT and spirituality in all religions. He will also mention the potential antagonisms.) 1. Brittany asks: What can I do say to a friend who does not say “thank you” when I pay for our meal or drive a long distance just to see them. Hello David and Rhonda, I have a friend who typically does not say thank you to me when I pay for a meal out or drive us a long distance. I am someone who always says thank you even if the other person just bought us $10 worth of fast food or gave a short ride. I find myself feeling resentful towards my friend for not saying anything when I pay and drive us around all day. It makes me feel like they don’t appreciate it. At the same time, talking about it and sharing my feelings would then feel like I’m asking them to say it, and then it would not feel authentic. I have said something about it in the past, and they were like I’m sorry, thank you. But it didn’t mean much at that point. Is this one of those annoying traits I just learn to accept? Thank you, Brittany David’s reply Well, you could just use a gentle I Feel statement, which might be paradoxically stronger, but combined with Stroking. Like this, "Jennie, you know I think the world of you, and greatly enjoy our times together, but when I pay for lunch, or drive a distance to hang out with you, you rarely ever say "thank you," and then I feel hurt and unappreciated." Something like that combines Stroking with I Feel and might be effective. But I always rate myself on what I do, or say, and not so much on how the other person reacts. You could, perhaps, also ask if they are upset with you about something that they’ve had trouble expressing to you. Best, david 2. Jaydipe asks: How can I get over my anxiety around attractive women? Hi David Many thanks for the podcast I’m struggling with social anxiety and talking to attractive women and I’ve watched all the podcasts relating to it. I think deep down I have a shame around finding women attractive, so I find it difficult to express interest in them. I find that I can talk to them easily during activities like climbing or co workers, but even on dates with women I can’t seem to take things forwards playfully like you’d expect on a date. I’m too serious and I think that turns people off. I feel like I’m under the spotlight and I have to impress them otherwise they won’t like me. I know this isn’t true and I’ve been trying to get myself to do exposure therapy by asking girls for their numbers and being rejected so it helps with that. Also, I struggle with societal expectations, I hear women say that they don’t want to be approached or talked to or anything so I just end up avoiding them because I don’t want to annoy them, but it holds me back from getting the sex and relationships I want Any help much appreciated Thanks, Jaydipe David’s Reply I have included your excellent question on an upcoming Ask David. In the meantime, have you read my book on dating, Intimate Connections? Best, david PS Should I use your first name, or a fake first name? 3. Ali asks: Can religious beliefs cause or intensify feelings of anxiety? Dear Dr. Burns, After reading your books, I’ve started to recognize that many of my anxious beliefs seem to have a religious background. For example, in the Bible, there’s a verse from John 5:14: “Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, ‘See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.’” Here’s where I struggle: I want to live my life freely, which ...
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  • 440: Who is the REAL David?

    440: Who is the REAL David?
    Mar 17 2025
    Getting to Know David David Answers Personal Questions!

    We all know David Burns as the creator of TEAM-CBT, but not many people get to know David, the person. It is fun to know David the person, because he is just like all of us. He is a real person (not a robot), full of life and love.

    I want everyone in our audience to be able to relate to David on a deeper level, to feel a sense of connection with him, and hopefully for all of us to build our sense of community with each other. Thanks so much to Stan Dickens, TEAM UK, for submitting these questions and sparking this discussion. The complete list of questions was much longer, but I (Rhonda) have selected the ones listed below.

    I hope you like listening to this podcast, Rhonda

    The questions are not necessarily in the order listed below, but all are answered on this podcast. David’s answers are all 100% spontaneous, and you will hear them on the podcast!

    Music & Entertainment

    1. Which band do you like most, the Beatles or the Rolling Stones? (David, please say The Beatles!)

    2. Following on from that, what kind of music do you listen to? Can you tell us about some of your favorite musicians, bands, or composers?

    Here are some links to just a few of a great many favorite songs of mine. David

    • Tom Waits Never Let Go (of your hand)

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pROjyuj2P8k&list=RDpROjyuj2P8k&start_radio=1&rv=fGe2igm7Ieo

    • Rickey Nelson It’s Up to You

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsBP5P0Xe2c&list=RDvsBP5P0Xe2c&start_radio=1

    • James Brown Please Please Please

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vruy2GRUsV8

    • Mick Jagger and Muddy Waters Please Don’t Go!

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbao_laqF8E

    • Jim Croce I’ll have to say I love you in a song

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB6FQBp-YwU

    • Last Train Home Pat Metheny

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goXJTv_U-PM

    • Lucy Thomas “Hallelujah”

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLk9pzmaFHY

    3. If your life were turned into a film, who would play you?

    4. Can you speak with an English accent? Would you be brave enough to give it a try right now?

    Career & Professional Reflections

    5. If you hadn’t dedicated your life to cognitive behavioral therapy and mental health or authored Feeling Good, what might you have done instead?

    6. Is there a common misconception about you or your work that you’d like to clear up?

    Personal Insights & Philosophy

    7. If you could have dinner with three historical or modern figures, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

    8. If you could give your younger self just one piece of advice, what would it be?

    9. How did you meet Melanie, and what do you love most about her?
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  • 439: The Vape Escape!

    439: The Vape Escape!
    Mar 10 2025
    Vaping--Why and How I Quit. Featuring Dr. Kyle Jones

    Today we feature a beloved friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Kyle Jones who will talk to us how he escaped from his vaping addiction. Kyle is a clinical psychologist in private practice, now residing in Los Angeles. However, he works virtually throughout California.

    He co-leads the OCD Consultation Group, a monthly consultation group for clinicians wanting to improve their competence in treating OCD. He also servs on the adjunct faculty at Palo Alto University where he teaches in the clinical psychology masters and PhD programs. He's recently joined the alumni council in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

    This is the fourth in our recent series on TEAM CBT for habits and addictions (431, Screen Addictions with Brandon Vance; 437, Porn Addiction with Thai An Truong; 438, Overcoming Habits & Addictions with Jill Leavitt). We want to remind you about an awesome virtual workshop on habits and addictions that Dr. Jill Levitt and I will be presenting on March 28th. We will feature powerful new paradoxical techniques that will blow your socks off. It will be from 8:30 to 4:30 and you will earn 7 CE credits while having fun and learning how to heal yourself AND you patients. Check it out!

    Registration and More Information Here!

    Today, Kyle gave a brief history of vaping, which entered the scene around 2010, and described the experience as pleasurable and addictive. An estimated 3 million teens are addicted, and the flavored versions are quite tasty, but banned in California.

    He described his first exposure to smoking when he was 19, and living in Paris. It was “the” thing to do at that time, but he eventually gave it up, but later began to take a hit or two of vaping at a party, and then purchased his own vaping device in 2023.

    “Shamefully, he says, I tried to hide it from my partner and from other people, and I would vape in the bathroom.” He vaped for most of 2024, but explains that eventually, it got out of hand. At New Year’s 2025, he listed the advantages versus the disadvantages of vaping, and made the decision to give it up. This was difficult because of the withdrawal effects that lasted for several weeks, including intense cravings, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, irritability, anxiety, and the urge to overeat.

    The TEAM CBT technique that helped the most was HAL, the Habit and Addiction Log, and we demonstrated the Devil’s Advocate Technique. Rhonda and David played the role of the Tempting Thoughts and Kyle bravely battle back. Here’s the list of thoughts:

    1. I’m driving, so I can just vape in the car.

    2. Here’s a chance for a nice break. I can vape right now!\

    3. I can take another hit, no problem! I’ll just get a little feeling of pleasure.

    4. I need It tastes sooo gooood!

    We translated the “I” statements into “you” statements to maximize the temptation, and were as seductive as possible. But no matter how hard we tried to tempt Kyle, he won “huge” and hit it out of the park.

    We discussed Relapse Prevention, and Kyle described being at a party on Friday where some people were vaping and sharing the vape.

    We also described and illustrated the powerful Triple Paradox, which works paradoxically.

    I have personally trained Kyle in TEAM CBT, along with many other fine TEAM teachers, and he was always brilliant, compassionate and extremely effective in his therapy work. He works with the full spectrum of mood and anxiety disorders, and has a bit of a specialty in the treatment of OCD.

    Thanks for listening today!
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  • Episode 438 Habits and Addictions: The TEAM Approach

    Episode 438 Habits and Addictions: The TEAM Approach
    Mar 3 2025
    Episode 438 The TEAM Approach to Habits and Addictions Powerful New, Radically Different Approaches that Can Help! Today, Dr. Jill Levitt joins David and Rhonda to discuss and illustrate the TEAM CBT approach to habits and addictions and give a little promo for their upcoming online workshop on Habits and Addictions on March 28, 2025. You can sign up for the workshop here: cbt-workshop.com Although the workshop is for mental health professionals, participants will have the chance to work on their own habits and addictions during the workshop in order to gain a more in-depth understanding of the new treatment methods for: Overeating / binging / restricting Drugs Alcohol Procrastination Doomscrolling Excessive cell phone use Internet addiction Excessive use of social media Shop-a-Holic Biting fingernails Video games Gambling And more David emphasized that nearly all current treatment methods frequently fall short because they focus on control of symptoms using behavior modification rather than the cause. He describes a research study at the Stanford inpatient unit that indicated that 50 common DSM Diagnoses (such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and more) were not significantly correlated with any of the DSM addictive / misuse disorders including drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, and gambling, which was not really consistent with the beliefs of many that emotional factors play a central causal role in addictions. In fact, the only significant correlation he noted was between depression and overeating, but the correlation was in the negative direction—in other words, higher levels of depression were associated with weight loss, not weight gain. And, in addition, the magnitude of the correlation was extremely small, indicating that other factors play a far more important role. So, what is the explanation for this puzzling and anti-intuitive finding? David described a 5-item survey he developed which asks about temptations in use or give in to your habit / addiction in the past week. This tool, in contrast to all of the DSM diagnoses, was very strongly correlated with all the addictions. This suggests that we give in to our habits and addictions for one simple reason--they make us feel great! At least in the short term! 150 years ago, they didn’t have an epidemic of obesity in America. Why not? Life was likely just as stressful as it is now, maybe even more so! But what they didn’t have was all the fast food restaurants and all the gooey, tasty foods that are abundantly available today, and they didn’t have the resources to purchase them, either. This doesn’t mean that behavioral models or diets or other tools have no value. But the TEAM CBT model focuses first on assessing the patient’s motivation for and resistance to treatment using a variety of powerful and innovative new techniques, including: The Triple Paradox The Ten Positive Distortions The Habits and Addictions Log (HAL) The Devil’s Advocate Technique The Five-Minute Rule The “I Stubbornly Refused” Technique The Anti-Procrastination Sheet Relapse Prevention Techniques utilizing The Externalization of Voices The Acceptance Paradox Stimulus Control And more They emphasized that these are methods, but not in the ordinary sense, because they rely heavily on the use of paradox, which is unfamiliar to many therapists, and require a great deal of skill. Jill and David first discussed the nature of tempting thoughts and how positive distortions work. Then, they illustrated the Devil’s Advocate Technique with Rhonda who volunteered to work on her temptation to overeat chocolate, and especially chocolate chip cookies with peanut butter, and listed several of her tempting thoughts, including: 1. A little chocolate chip cookie can’t hurt. 2. I have to keep them in the house because my husband loves them. 3. Just one cookie. It will taste SOOOO Gooood! 4. I can always work out a little more. 5. That cookie smells Sooo Good! I just CAN’T resist. Jill and David played the tempting part of Rhonda’s brain, and she played the part that resisted the temptations. She started strong, but her conviction seemed to weaken on the third thought, and she didn’t win “huge.” Instead of doing a role reversal to “help” or “save” her, David said that perhaps that wasn’t really something she was willing to give up, and perhaps we could work on something else instead. She INSTANTLY did a complete turnaround and won “huge” when they gave her another chance to defeat the tempting voice. David and Jill emphasized that paradox nearly always wins, and “helping” nearly always fails. But this is why these methods are so challenging—because the therapist’s well-intentioned attempts to help nearly always backfire, and yet are extremely difficult to resist. Jill and David emphasize that prior to doing this type of role-playing method, it is crucial to find out if this is something ...
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  • 437: Overcoming Your Porn Addiction

    437: Overcoming Your Porn Addiction
    Feb 24 2025
    Overcoming Your Porn Addiction Featuring the Awesome Thai-An Truong!

    🎙️ Hosts:

    • Dr. David Burns, Creator of TEAM-CBT and author of Feeling Good
    • Rhonda Barovsky, Co-Host and Therapist at the Feeling Great Therapy Center

    🎉 Special Guest:

    • Thai-Ann Truong. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Superb TEAM-CBT Teacher, Trainer, and Super-Shrink who specializes in the treatment of Trauma, OCD, and marital / relationship dysfunction, including the impact of a porn addiction on couples

    In this jam-packed episode, of the Feeling Good podcast, David and Rhonda welcome Thai-An Troung, Level 5 TEAM therapist and trainer, licensed professional counselor,  licensed alcohol and drug counselor and expert in addictions, to discuss the complex issue of pornography addiction. Thai-An shares her insights on the rising prevalence of porn use, its impact on relationships, and the psychological and physiological effects of addiction. The conversation delves into the symptoms of porn addiction, the importance of psychoeducation, and the application of TEAM therapy methods to help individuals and couples recover from the negative consequences of porn use.

    Thai-An emphasizes the need for awareness and understanding of how porn can affect brain chemistry and relationship dynamics, ultimately offering hope for recovery and healing. This conversation delves into the complexities of addiction, particularly focusing on porn addiction and its impact on
    pleasure and motivation. We discuss the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of addiction, including the loss of pleasure and the role of motivation in recovery. We explore various TEAM tools, such as the triple paradox, to address motivation and cravings, and emphasize the significance of social support in the recovery process. The discussion also touches on the nuances of sexual identity and the importance of abstinence when overcoming porn addiction. Finally, we highlight the need for specialized training for therapists working with couples facing these challenges.

    Key Topics Covered:

    * Porn addiction is a growing concern in modern society.
    * There is no moral judgment on porn use; it can be healthy for some.
    * Statistics show a significant rise in porn use among young people.
    * Abstinence from porn can improve relationship satisfaction.
    * Porn addiction can lead to sexual dysfunction and intimacy issues.
    * Sexual conditioning can alter attraction to real-life partners.
    * Psychoeducation is crucial for understanding porn addiction.
    * Brain chemistry is significantly affected by porn use.
    * Withdrawal symptoms from porn can include flatlining and social paralysis.
    * Porn addiction can lead to a depletion of pleasure and joy in life.
    * Understanding motivation is crucial for overcoming addiction.
    * The Triple Paradox can effectively address motivation in therapy.
    * Social support plays a vital role in recovery from addiction.
    * Abstinence is often necessary for healing from porn addiction.
    * Therapists should explore the benefits of addiction with clients.
    * Clients may find deeper connections through shared experiences in
    therapy.
    *Therapists need to be aware of the complexities of sexual identity.

    *Training and resources for therapists are essential for effective
    treatment.
    * Therapists can help clients find sustainable satisfaction beyond
    addiction.

    Listener Challenge

    🌟 Try Out the Feeling Great app!

    Want to experience TEAM-CBT’s transformative power? Download the Feeling Great App or join an upcoming beta test to see the magic of its AI-driven mood and self-esteem coaching. You'll find it all at FeelingGreat.com!

    💬 Feedback: We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts about today’s podcast. Send us your questions for an Ask David diopside

    🛠️ Get Involved: Interested in joining a Feeling Great App beta? Reach out to Jason Meno at Jjasonmeno@feelinggreat.com

    📚 Resources Mentioned:

    • Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns
    • Learn more about TEAM-CBT and the Feeling Great App TEAM-CBT at FeelingGreat.com.

    ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Feelinggood.com or Feelinggreat.com YouTube channels, and rate, and review!

    Thank you for listening!

    Thai-An, Rhonda and David
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  • 436: What's Special About TEAM-CBT

    436: What's Special About TEAM-CBT
    Feb 17 2025
    Swimming in an Ocean of Gold-- The Unique Magic of TEAM-CBT!

    🎙️ Hosts:

    • Dr. David Burns, Creator of TEAM-CBT and author of Feeling Good
    • Rhonda Barovsky, Co-Host and Therapist at the Feeling Great Therapy Center

    🎉 Special Guests:

    • Jeremy Karmel, CEO of the Feeling Great App
    • Jason Meno, AI Content Lead and Developer of the Feeling Great App

    Episode Summary

    In this jam-packed episode, the Feeling Good team dives deep into the groundbreaking elements of TEAM-CBT. From rapid emotional transformations to the app’s jaw-dropping AI breakthroughs, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to explore how TEAM-CBT can transform lives. Whether you’re a therapist, someone seeking self-help, or simply curious, this episode delivers gold at every turn.

    Key Topics Covered

    🧪 T = Testing:

    • Why measuring emotions and progress at every session is a game-changer.
    • How testing reveals what therapists often miss and ensures rapid results.
    • Hear Dr. Burns' incredible stories, including how testing saved a life.

    💛 E = Empathy:

    • Busting myths about cold, clinical therapy.
    • How warmth and deep connections are at the heart of TEAM-CBT.
    • Rhonda shares her powerful story about learning empathy and its transformational effects on her practice and personal life.

    🧠 A = Assessment of Resistance:

    • The revolutionary concept of honoring your “resistance to change.”
    • Why it’s essential to embrace the positive aspects of negative feelings.
    • Jason shares how paradoxical agenda setting melted years of stuckness in minutes.

    🎭 M = Methods:

    • The unparalleled arsenal of 140+ techniques to tackle every problem.
    • Role-playing methods like Externalization of Voices and Feared Fantasy—how they create breakthroughs in minutes.
    • Jeremy explains why therapists need to match the right tools to the right problems.

    Fun Highlights

    • Money-Back Guarantee for the Podcast (It’s free!)
    • Jeremy’s hilarious take on “jiggling your eyes into happiness.”
    • The “critic from hell” gets crushed in real-time role-play.

    Why TEAM-CBT Stands Out

    1. Rapid, measurable results – No more endless talking without change.
    2. Powerful empathy – A therapy that connects deeply with your emotions.
    3. Resistance embraced – Discover the beauty in your struggles.
    4. Diverse methods – 140+ techniques tailored to every unique challenge.

    Listener Challenge

    🌟 Try It Out!

    Want to experience TEAM-CBT’s transformative power? Download the Feeling Great App or join the upcoming beta test to see the magic of its AI-driven mood and self-esteem coaching.

    Next Week

    🎙️ Tune in for Episode 437: Breaking Free from Your Porn Addiction, with Thai-An Truong from Oklahoma City

    💬 Feedback: We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts about today’s podcast.

    🛠️ Get Involved: Interested in joining the Feeling Great App beta? Reach out to Jason and the team!

    📚 Resources Mentioned:

    • Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns
    • Learn more about TEAM-CBT at FeelingGreat.com.

    👉 Quote of the Week:
    "TEAM-CBT isn’t just therapy—it’s swimming in an ocean of gold."

    ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Feelinggood.com or Feelinggreat.com YouTube channels, and rate, and review!
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