New @ NYCCT: COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR INSOMNIA

Posted: May 6, 2017 | Author: Noah Clyman, LCSW, ACT | Filed under: All | Leave a comment

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Noah Clyman, LCSW-R of NYC Cognitive Therapy has completed CBT-I training and demonstrated proficiency in the CBT-I program that was developed by Dr. Greg D. Jacobs and tested at Harvard Medical School.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR INSOMNIA

Over 50% of adults now complain of difficulty sleeping, half of these chronically. We now know that sleeping pills are not the solution to insomnia and that it is possible to successfully treat insomnia using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT has been endorsed by the National Institutes of Health as an effective and preferred method for treating insomnia.

Research on CBT shows the following:

* 75% of insomnia patients experience significantly improved sleep

* The majority become normal sleepers

* 85- 90% reduce or eliminate sleeping pills

* CBT is more effective than sleeping pills

Did you know? Sleeping pills fail to treat the causes of insomnia, which are thoughts and behaviors. By treating only insomnia’s symptoms, any improvement in sleep can only be temporary, thereby perpetuating the cycle of insomnia and sleeping pills. This cycle can become a trap that can lead to dependency. Many patients are aware of the drawbacks of sleeping pills and prefer non-drug approaches to managing insomnia but don’t know how to escape their reliance on sleeping pills. Even if the ideal sleeping pill were developed-one that had no side effects and that produced natural sleep-it would still reinforce the belief that the cure for insomnia comes from something external; and, it wouldn’t treat the causes of insomnia, which are thoughts and behaviors. So sleep may improve while taking a sleeping pill, but as the pill is stopped insomnia usually returns.

Did you know? The success of CBT is based on a central theme: insomnia can only be treated by addressing all of the underlying causes. In most instances, the causes of insomnia are thoughts (cognitions) and behaviors (habits) which are learned and can be unlearned. Some examples include:

*negative, distorted thoughts and beliefs about insomnia,

*feeling of loss of control over sleep,

*inadequate exercise or exposure to sunlight,

*going to bed too early or sleeping too late,

*trying to control sleep rather than letting it happen,

*lying awake in bed, frustrated and tense.

5 Sleep Behavioral Skills to DRAMATICALLY Improve Sleep

Establish a regular arising time: To promote a regular arising time, pair it with a pleasurable activity: walk the dog, read the newspaper, exercise or take a morning walk, etc. By establishing a consistent arising time, you will fall asleep and stay asleep more easily, and sleep more deeply. This will improve sleep efficiency and make the bed a stronger cue for sleep.
Establish a relaxing wind-down routine during the hour before bed (reading, “neutral” television, or a hobby as opposed to problem solving, computer work, finances, work-related activities, phone calls, “negative” tv). However, don’t become so sedentary during the wind-down period that drowsiness occurs. Use physical activity and light to ward off fatigue and drowsiness and don’t be a “couch potato.” Avoid computers the hour before bed and during the night since the light exposure may promote wakefulness.
Break habits that make the bed a cue for wakefulness. Poor sleepers have often lain awake for so many nights that the bed and bedroom have become strong cues for sleeplessness! As a result, just getting into bed triggers a learned arousal response and wakefulness. In fact, it is not uncommon for insomniacs to find themselves falling asleep in front of the television in the living room, yet when they get into their bed to go to sleep, they become wide awake because the bed has become such a strong cue for wakefulness.
Develop habits to associate the bed with drowsiness: Practice identifying the internal cues for drowsiness (eyelids dropping, head nodding, yawning, reading the same line in a book several times) rather than relying on external cues such as the clock, a bed partner’s bedtime or the end of the evening news.
Follow the half hour-half hour rule. If patients don’t fall asleep within 20 or 30 minutes, or if they awaken during the night and don’t fall back asleep within 20-30 minutes, they should not lie in bed tossing and turning (since focusing on the clock only heightens anxiety about falling asleep, the 20-30 minute limit should be estimated). Instead, they can go into another room and engage in a quiet, relaxing activity such as watching television, reading a book, magazine, or catalog until drowsy, then attempt to go to sleep again.

7 Lifestyle Considerations to DRAMATICALLY Improve Sleep

Alcohol: suppresses deep sleep and dream sleep and exacerbates snoring. Alcohol in the evening should be limited to two drinks and not after 7 pm.
Caffeine: disrupts sleep because it produces stimulant effects (faster brain waves, heart rate, etc.) that can persist for up to eight hours in sensitive people. Caffeine should not be consumed after 3:00 pm; total daytime use should be limited to two cups.
The Food-Sleep Connection: Those who desire to fall asleep more easily should eat a high carbohydrate snack and avoid high protein foods the hour or two before bedtime. Those who desire to minimize nighttime awakenings should eat a carbohydrate snack immediately before bedtime, which will increase serotonin levels during the night and help one stay asleep. Having a light carbohydrate snack before bedtime will also ensure that sleep isn’t disturbed due to hunger.
Role of exercise: Moderate physical activity (lawn work, taking stairs instead of elevators, walking) and vigorous aerobic activity improve sleep by promoting greater rise and fall in body temperature that persists for up to five hours. This greater rise and fall in temperature can make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. The beneficial effect of exercise is greatest when exercise occurs within three to six hours of bedtime. Try to engage in 20-30 minutes of physical activity at least every other day to improve sleep.
Room temperature: A cooler room will improve sleep by producing a drop in body temperature. In constrast, a warm room will inhibit the drop in body temperature and impair sleep. (Have a spouse or bed partner use an extra blanket if they prefer a warmer room).
Baths: A hot bath before bed will improve sleep. Must be kept hot for 25 minutes and should be taken about two hours before bedtime. (A great way to relax and a good substitute on days when you can’t exercise).
Noise: White noise (the sound of a fan, air conditioner, or commercial white noise machine) masks noise, is relaxing to the brain, and can make it easier to fall and stay asleep.

CBT COMPONENTS

Techniques taught in CBT include:

* changing sleep thoughts and behaviors

* lifestyle habits that improve sleep

* relaxation techniques

WHO WOULD BENEFIT

* individuals with problems falling asleep or waking during the night

* individuals who wish to reduce or eliminate sleep medications

To Get Started Using Powerful CBT Methods to Conquer Your Insomnia, Call us at 347-470-8870, email info@nyccognitivetherapy.com, or visit our website, NYC Cognitive Therapy.

Free training: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Recidivism with Court-Involved Youth

Posted: April 1, 2017 | Author: Noah Clyman, LCSW, ACT | Filed under: All | Leave a comment

Please register now for this new Court-Involved Youth Initiative training:

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Recidivism with Court-Involved Youth

** This is a two day training; participants must be able to commit to attending both sessions. **

When: April 18 and 28, 2017 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Doors open at 8:30am

Where: 123 William Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10038

Cost: Free

Information for Social Workers:

This course is approved for 12 social work CE hours. Participants must arrive on time and stay for the full workshop in order to receive full credit. No credit will be provided for partial attendance. All participants must submit an evaluation and document their attendance via the Social Work CE sign-in and sign-out roster in order to receive full credit.

Description:

As the name suggests, Cognitive Therapy (CT) focuses on the way people think (“cognition”). The concept behind CT is that our thoughts about a situation affect how we feel (emotionally and physically) and how we behave in that situation. When people are in distress, the way in which they process information may become distorted, which – if uncorrected – may also lead to dysfunctional behaviors.
CT is a well-researched and evidence-based form of therapy. It has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders and psychological problems in more than one thousand studies. In contrast to other forms of psychotherapy, cognitive therapy is focused on the present, practical and problem-solving oriented. Clients learn specific skills that they can use for the rest of their lives, including: identifying, distorted thinking, modifying beliefs, relating to others in different ways, and changing behaviors.

In this experiential workshop, licensed social workers with 1-2 yearas of CT clinical experience or clinicians new to the tools and techniques of CT will learn how to use a cognitive formulation to conceptualize a client’s “stuck” points in therapy; learn how to implement behavioral experiments & action plans in session; and learn a powerful tool for conquering indecision, avoidance, and fear.

Specifically, participants will:

Learn the theory undergirding the design of the Cognitive Conceptualization Diagram (CCD) and pinpoint the therapy-interference (intermediate beliefs & safety-seeking behaviors).
View demonstrations of how the CCD is used in a therapeutic/clinical setting to help clients uncover their intermediate beliefs and safety-seeking behaviors.
Customize behavioral experiments towards ethical/assertive behavior facilitated by the Color-Coded Symptoms Hierarchy (CCSH), and Action Plans
Practice using all techniques in roleplay scenarios with other participants
Use the Consensual Role-Play (CRP): a decision making exercise for overcoming ambivalence, indecision, and building motivation.

Workshop Leader:
Noah Clyman, LCSW-R, ACT is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified in cognitive therapy by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Noah is the first clinical social worker in the state of New York to become an Academy-certified Trainer Consultant. He is in the Academy’s Membership Committee and the Credentialing Committee, evaluating the work samples of therapists applying for certification in CBT. In November 2012, he founded NYC Cognitive Therapy, the first CBT center that places particular emphasis on diversity, serving populations such as the LGBTQ community, and those living with HIV/AIDS. Noah’s mission is to make quality, culturally-competent CBT available to the public. The Center offers individual, couples, and group therapy, and has a sliding scale to make therapy affordable. Along with providing psychotherapy, Noah enjoys teaching clinicians the art of CBT. He has lectured about CBT at the graduate level for major universities around the country, including Boston University and Columbia University. Noah also provides weekly, individualized clinical supervision and case consultation for clinicians of all backgrounds and skill levels. He helps clinicians prepare to become ACT-certified including detailed written and verbal feedback on their case write-ups and audio work samples.

Audience:
This workshop is suitable for clinicians of all ages in the NY area who have a master’s degree in social work, or related field. Some basic knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is strongly encouraged.

Register online at:

http://coalitionny.org/prof_learn_ctr/training/registration/registration.php?series_id=1379

Important Notice: The Coalition for Behavioral Health SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0098.

For questions about CE credits please contact:

Bradley Jacobs

Director of the Center for Rehabilitation & Recovery

bjacobs@coalitionny.org

The Coalition for Behavioral Health

123 William St.,19th Fl.| NY, NY 10038

www.coalitionny.org

For any questions please contact:

Teyana Reed

Training & Special Projects Coordinator

Top 50 Anxiety Websites & Blogs For People Living With Anxiety Disorders

Posted: March 1, 2017 | Author: Noah Clyman, LCSW, ACT | Filed under: Anxiety | Leave a comment

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Rank	Blog Name	Facebook Fans	Twitter Followers	Alexa Rank
1	Medical News Today \| Anxiety / Stress + Follow medicalnewstoday.com/categor.. United States About Blog – The latest anxiety and stress research from prestigious universities and journals throughout the world. Frequency – about 3 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	193,667	78,063	6,585
2	Reddit \| Anxiety Disorders+ Follow reddit.com/r/Anxiety San Francisco, CA About Blog – Discussion and support for sufferers and loved ones of any anxiety disorder including general anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, acute anxiety, agoraphobia, panic disorder and more. Frequency – about 350 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	1,081,657	466,177	21
3	Medindia \| Anxiety+ Follow medindia.net/healthnews/anxi.. India About Blog – Medindia provides you with the latest News and Research breakthroughs on Anxiety Disorder. Frequency – about 350 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	32,729	4,985	7,357
4	Dr. Schaub’s – The Fear and Anxiety Solution+ Follow thefearandanxietysolution.co.. Seattle, Washington About Blog – Dr Friedemann author of ‘The Fear and Anxiety Solution’ in his blog provides tips and the step by step lessons found in this bestselling book to help you overcome fear and anxiety. GET EMAIL ALERTS	6,650	802	1,697,976
5	The Conversation \| Anxiety + Follow theconversation.com/au/topic.. Australia About Blog – Browse Anxiety news, research and analysis from The Conversation GET EMAIL ALERTS	175,843	116,686	9,253
6	Anxiety Slayer – calm your anxiety \| heal your mind \| live your life+ Follow anxietyslayer.com Kent & Leelanau About Blog – Our mission is to help you feel more peace and tranquility in your life through anxiety release exercises and supportive tools created to slay your anxiety. Frequency – about 1 post per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	15,008	372	874,710
7	HealthyPlace – Anxiety-Schmanxiety Blog+ Follow healthyplace.com/blogs/anxie.. Texas About Blog – Trusted anxiety blog addressing effects of anxiety, panic, flashbacks, worries, and phobias. Learn tricks, tactics to manage anxiety. Frequency – about 1 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	198,801	62,834	45,476
8	Anxiety Social Net+ Follow anxietysocialnet.com/anxiety.. About Blog – AnxietySocialnet is the fastest growing anxiety support group in the world, connect with other anxiety sufferers and share you experiencies. GET EMAIL ALERTS	8,917	20,848	633,670
9	Google News \| Anxiety+ Follow news.google.com/news/section.. Mountain View, CA About Blog – Google News Comprehensive up-to-date coverage for Anxiety, aggregated from news sources all over the world by Google News. Frequency – about 39 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	21,890,863	212,822	1
10	The Anxiety Guy + Follow anxietyexit.com About Blog – A top ranked self-help Podcast where Dennis Simsek share his knowledge and experience on causes of anxiety, as well as the best anxiety treatment for people suffering. The Anxiety Guy podcast was awarded Best Of iTunes in the health category because of my passionate commitment to help guide people from a life of coping with anxiety, to overcoming chronic anxiety naturally. Frequency – about 3 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	1,323	8,527	2,066,720
11	wE’Re AlL mAd HeRe+ Follow weallmadhere.com UK About Blog – Claire Eastham writing about her experiences with social anxiety and panic attacks after a nervous breakdown. Frequency – about 1 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	584	26,985	2,503,441
12	The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders+ Follow centerforanxietydisorders.co.. Delray Beach, Florida About Blog – They are a specialty practice, serving children, teens, & adults who suffer from general & specific anxiety, mood & stress disorders. These include phobias, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, life stressor & marital issues, & children’s anxiety disorders such as separation anxiety & school anxiety disorder. They can help people by using scientifically-based interventions. GET EMAIL ALERTS	240	328	2,935,566
13	The Houston OCD Program Blog+ Follow houstonocdprogram.org/blog Houston, TX About Blog – The Houston OCD Program offers residential treatment for individuals struggling with anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, and OC Spectrum Disorders. Frequency – about 1 post per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	5,123	n/a	2,543,868
14	The Ross Center – for Anxiety and Related Disorders+ Follow rosscenter.com/blog-2 Washington, DC and New York,NY About Blog – The Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, provide state-of-the-art treatment for anxiety disorders and related psychological problems including mood disorders, ADHD and other issues. GET EMAIL ALERTS	197	193	2,847,409
15	Anxiety, Panic & Health – Living with Health, Wellness and Wholeness+ Follow anxietypanichealth.com Columbus, GA About Blog – The mission of Anxiety, Panic & Health is to provide reliable online mental health information to the general public, relating to the Anxiety Disorders, caregiver support, and other mental health issues. GET EMAIL ALERTS	n/a	594	2,188,359
16	The Center for Anxiety+ Follow centerforanxiety.org/blog New York and Boston, MA, About Blog – The Center for Anxiety provides evidence-based treatmentsto adults, adolescents, and children, for anxiety and related symptoms so that the patients get better quickly, with reduced symptoms and dramatic improvements in their daily lives. Frequency – about 1 post per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	528	175	3,881,862
17	National Social Anxiety Center+ Follow nationalsocialanxietycenter… About Blog – The National Social Anxiety Center is a national association of independent regional CBT centers and certified cognitive therapists offering evidence-based treatment services for social anxiety, performance anxiety, shyness and other anxiety issues. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	951	n/a	3,242,348
18	The Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago+ Follow anxietytreatmentcenter.com/news Deerfield & Chicago, IL About Blog – The Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago has been the source for the best anxiety care in Chicago, the North Shore, and the Western Suburbs. Led by the renowned Dr. Karen Cassiday, their team of clinical psychologists and licensed clinical professional counselors offers proactive solutions for your anxiety. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	89	308	4,933,178
19	Anxious Lass+ Follow anxiouslass.com/blog Somerset, United Kingom About Blog – Anxious Lass is a personal mental health and lifestyle blog written from real experiences by blogger Kelly Jean. Frequency – about 2 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	1,345	232	5,944,344
20	The Anxiety Relief + Follow theanxietyreliefcenter.com/blog San Francisco About Blog – The Anxiety Relief Center updates you on the latest therapeutic breakthroughs in social anxiety and stress relief. GET EMAIL ALERTS	97	n/a	5,682,128
21	Social Anxiety Ireland + Follow socialanxietyireland.com/blog Ireland About Blog – An organisation dedicated to providing information, helpful advice and support for people with Social Phobias & Social Anxiety throughout Ireland. GET EMAIL ALERTS	1,383	493	5,961,666
22	The Center for Stress & Anxiety Management + Follow anxietytherapysandiego.com/blog Mission Valley, Rancho Bernardo, and Carlsbad About Blog – San Diego’s leader in anxiety and stress relief award-winning blog for useful information and tips about anxiety, stress, and related disorders. Their mission is to apply only the most effective short-term psychological treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and biofeedback. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	389	22	6,590,242
23	Diary of a social phobic+ Follow diaryofasocialphobic.wordpre.. Scotland About Blog – This blog documents Gemma struggles with her mental health and an efforts to overcome/ progress with anxiety. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	n/a	n/a	7,324,092
24	Fiona likes to blog – ANXIETY+ Follow fionalikestoblog.com/categor.. Birmingham, England About Blog – Fiona an ex-sufferer talking about anxiety, depression and other helpful stuff on this blog. Frequency – about 7 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	183	1,783	11,219,608
25	Therapeutic Center for Anxiety and Trauma+ Follow anxietytraumatherapy.com/blog San Diego, CA About Blog – Counseling and therapy for anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, depression, grief and loss, marriage relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, communication issues as well as parent and child challenges. Family, individual, couples, adolescent and child therapy provided. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	378	16	12,798,624
26	Richer Life Counseling – Anxiety Blog+ Follow richerlifecounseling.com/cat.. Las Vegas, NV About Blog – Richer Life Counseling by Tyler Rich is an Anxiety blog focusing on helping you to understand what anxiety is, how it affects you, & treatments. GET EMAIL ALERTS	101	214	17,596,349
27	Carl Vernon – Anxiety & Stress Blog+ Follow carlvernon.com/blog About Blog – Carl Vernon is an entrepreneur, speaker and author renowned for his personal experience in overcoming stress and anxiety after fifteen years. Since his transformation, Carl has been passionate about helping others overcome stress and anxiety and achieve more than they thought possible by sharing life-changing habits and principles.. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	11,995	1,061	24,035,321
28	Wellington Anxiety Specialists+ Follow w-a-s.co.nz Wellington City, New Zealand About Blog – WAS’s mission is to provide quality psychological services to see people living healthy fulfilling lives. What this means is providing effective treatment supported by research, delivered with a warm and empathetic approach, to give people the best means to cope with and recover from anxiety. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	162	19	24,901,383
29	My Anxiety Companion + Follow myanxietycompanion.com/blog Milton Keynes, England About Blog – Proven techniques, strategies and lifestyle hacks to reduce or even stop anxiety and panic attacks! When traditional anxiety therapy and anti-anxiety medication didn’t help, Mel Bonthuys researched and developed her own proven methods to fight anxiety. Frequency – about 1 post per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	2,705	520	28,060,785
30	CharlesLinden \| Youtube+ Follow youtube.com/user/CharlesLinden About Blog – Charles Linden is the world’s leading Anxiety, Panic, Obsessions, Phobias & Depression Recovery Expert. Charles has helped millions of people to recover and is developer of the world’s only dedicated and accredited anxiety disorder recovery therapy and educational centre. GET EMAIL ALERTS	n/a	n/a	2
31	The Guardian \| Anxiety + Follow theguardian.com/society/anxiety London About Blog – Latest news and features from theguardian.com on Anxiety, the world’s leading liberal voice. Frequency – about 1 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	7,128,594	6,330,039	167
32	The Independent \| Anxiety+ Follow independent.co.uk/topic/Anxiety London About Blog – All the latest breaking news on Anxiety. Browse The Independent’s complete collection of articles and commentary on Anxiety. Frequency – about 7 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	6,219,006	2,163,571	491
33	Abolish Anxiety + Follow abolishanxiety.com/anxiety-a.. Ely, Cambridgeshire About Blog – Dan Regan’s mission is to help you abolish anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety and learn how to overcome your anxiety and panic so you can enjoy your life feeling how you want to – calm, confident and in control. Frequency – about 1 post per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	269	2,111	n/a
34	Time To Change – Anxiety+ Follow time-to-change.org.uk/catego.. England, UK About Blog – The following blog posts are written by people with personal experience of anxiety. By talking openly, our bloggers hope to increase understanding around mental health, break stereotypes and take the taboo out of something that – like physical health – affects us all. Frequency – about 1 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	319,418	176,458	280,949
35	Relief From Anxiety+ Follow reliefromanxiety.blogspot.com England/Wales About Blog – An anxiety blog by a sufferer Amy, where you will find tips and explanations on anxiety and depression. The aim of her blog is to provide advice, inspiration and support to those through their recovery from personal experience. Frequency – about 1 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	n/a	20,579	n/a
36	Above Anxiety+ Follow aboveanxietyblog.com UK About Blog – A blog for all things anxiety-related by Lisa. Frequency – about 2 posts per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	8	873	n/a
37	Anxiety Therapy + Follow pagerutledge.com/category/an.. Wilmington, NC About Blog – Anxiety Therapy with anxiety therapist J. Page Rutledge specializing in anxiety, panic attacks, codependency, attachment anxiety, and hypnosis Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	143	n/a	n/a
38	Anxiety HQ+ Follow anxietyheadquarters.com/blog About Blog – Anxiety HQ is the number one resource for anxiety and panic attack relief. They offer a caring community forum and valuable blog posts regarding anxiety. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	17	16	n/a
39	Dean Watkins – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy+ Follow deanwatkinscbt.co.uk/anxiety.. Kent About Blog – Dean Watkins have developed a particular interest in working with anxiety problems and stress, and draw upon a number of treatment models and approaches within cognitive and behaviour therapies to help empower the individual to more effectively handle their anxiety and take back control in how they live their life. Frequency – about 1 post per month GET EMAIL ALERTS	1	n/a	n/a
40	Anxiety Coaches Podcast with Gina Ryan \| Youtube+ Follow youtube.com/channel/UCdqa.. About Blog – The Anxiety Coaches are Coaches who happen to have suffered from anxiety and PTSD themselves and coach others with the skills and experiences that have brought them to clearing their anxiety for life! Frequency – about 1 post per week GET EMAIL ALERTS	n/a	n/a	2
41	San Mateo CBT Clinic – Anxiety+ Follow sanmateocbtclinic.com/blog San Mateo, CA About Blog – Anxiety blog by Psy.D. Jonah Lakin, describes CBT principles involved in treatment for anxiety disorders in children and adults. GET EMAIL ALERTS	n/a	n/a	n/a
42	Blake Thompson, LMHCA Seattle Anxiety Specialist+ Follow seattleanxiety.com/blog Seattle, WA About Blog – Blake offers therapy and counseling that is backed by the latest scientific research and which is specifically designed for treating anxiety and stress. Issues he provides treatment for include work and school related stress, social anxiety, panic attacks, GAD, OCD, PTSD, specific phobias, existential anxiety, relationship anxiety, as well as issues that result from stress and anxiety.	1,306	n/a	15,158,933
43	Anxiety Mamma+ Follow anxietymamma.com About Blog – A blog about a young mum navigating her way through motherhood and life with an anxiety disorder.	111	33	n/a
44	My Anxiety UK blog+ Follow myanxiety.uk/blog Northants UK About Blog – My Anxiety a website and blog about mental health and related issues from an individual sufferer of Anxiety, Depression and Ulcerative Colitis (IBD).	523	1,764	n/a
45	Calgary Laserworks – Anxiety+ Follow brainhackreviews.com/categor.. Calgary, Alberta About Blog – At Calgary Laserworks, they are all about helping people empower themselves to live a healthier, happier life by natural anxiety relief, mood enhancement, and improved focus.	36	19	n/a
46	Anxiety No More+ Follow anxietynomore.co.uk/blog UK About Blog – Help and Advice in Recovering from Panic and Anxiety Attacks by ex-sufferer Paul David. Author of the book ‘At Last a Life’, and ‘At Last a Life and Beyond’ since his own recovery, his life has been dedicated to helping other sufferers of anxiety.	8,591	4,037	1,073,068
47	Anxiety Guru+ Follow anxietyguru.net San Diego, CA About Blog – AnxietyGuru.Net is a blog that was born out of Paul Dooley’s passion to help those that struggle with anxiety, panic and depression. In this blog he explains anxiety disorders from an empirical perspective and explains all possible modes of coping with them. He is generous in sharing all his knowledge of what he knows about the debilitating effects of anxiety. GET EMAIL ALERTS	1,633	10,872	665,051
48	NW Anxiety Institute+ Follow nwanxiety.com/blog Portland, OR About Blog – NW Anxiety Institute (NWAI) is based in Portland, Oregon. They are committed to helping others achieve freedom from fear, find hope, and embrace greater quality of life through education, support and evidence-based treatments. GET EMAIL ALERTS	421	210	7,067,465
49	Hotze Health & Wellness Center – Anxiety+ Follow hotzehwc.com/category/blog/a.. Houston, Texas About Blog – An Anxiety blog featuring tips, guide, causes, sysmtoms, treatments and related therapies by Steven F. Hotze. GET EMAIL ALERTS	61,920	20,174	1,761,974
50	The AI-Therapy Blog+ Follow ai-therapy.com/blog Oxford, United Kingdom About Blog – AI-Therapy helps to overcome Social Anxiety through an online treatment program for those with social anxiety. GET EMAIL ALERTS	263	329	1,748,930
51	The Anxious Girl’s Guide to Dating+ Follow anxiousgirlsguidetodating.co.. About Blog – The Anxious Girl’s Guide to Dating is a place to share dating stories and advice to a community of equally anxious people. The Anxious Girl’s Guide to Dating book by Hattie C. Cooper was published, compiling highlights from the blog with brand-new tips on surviving the dating world while also living with anxiety. GET EMAIL ALERTS	n/a	370	7,675,464
52	Anxiety and Panic Treatment Center+ Follow anxiety-treatments.com/blog Portland, OR About Blog – Robert W. McLellarn the founder and director of The Anxiety and Panic Treatment Center, where he specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia and Social Anxiety	508	1,455	2,588,363

CBT and Mindfulness for addictions group – now forming

Posted: February 25, 2017 | Author: Noah Clyman, LCSW, ACT | Filed under: All | Leave a comment

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been proven across many clinical studies to be effective in helping people treat issues related to substance use. CBT addresses unhelpful thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors, while the group format provides an opportunity for secure human connection, all of which are part of the underlying causes of addiction. Mindfulness is an evidence-based approach for reducing distress, coping with difficult emotions, and overcoming wounds of the past. If you are struggling with addiction and recovery, this group can give you both concrete tools for dealing with addiction and a confidential place to discuss your difficulties.

Now forming: a new weekly CBT & Mindfulness Group for Addictions that is being formed at my practice. This group is in association with NYC Cognitive and will be co-lead by Mike Comparetto, LMSW. The group is open to clients with one or multiple Addictions such as Alcohol, Drug (Cocaine, Marijuana, Heroin, Crystal Meth, Benzodiazepines, Opiates, Stimulants) Sexual Compulsiveness Food and Smoking.

To sign up, call 347-470-8870, or email mikecomparetto@nyccognitivetherapy.com

A List of Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant, Pro-Earth, Anti-Bigotry Organizations That Need Your Support

Posted: February 1, 2017 | Author: Noah Clyman, LCSW, ACT | Filed under: Worry | Leave a comment

Does the current political climate lead you to feel stressed? angry? depressed? or hopeless? In my experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and helping clients (a) to change how they think, and (b) improving problem solving and coping skills, one of the BEST ways to cope with distress about the state of affairs is to proactively get involved. There are many ways to help.

Here are a few organizations that work to fight for the rights of our most vulnerable populations, and ways you can volunteer or donate to make sure they are able to work harder than ever.

Note: Please reply to the forum with other organizations that you recommend.

The American Civil Liberties Union works to defend individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. Donate here.

The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, it fights against anti-semitism and bigotry as one of the largest civil rights organizations in the country. Find your local affiliate here and donate here.

Border Angels is an all-volunteer non-profit that advocates for immigration reform and social justice focusing on the U.S.-Mexico border. It offers educational and awareness programs and migrant outreach programs to San Diego County’s immigrant population. Donate here.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers enrichment programs and support for children when they’re not in school. Donate and learn about ways to volunteer here.

Campaign Zero advocates for policy solutions to end police violence in America. Fill out this survey to learn how to get involved.

The Center for Reproductive Rights is the world’s foremost legal advocate for securing women’s access to quality reproductive health care. Donate here.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is the country’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization. Donate here or find your local chapter here.

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is a national civil rights law and policy center devoted to advancing the rights of people with disabilities through advocacy, training, education, and public policy. Donate here.

EarthJustice is the largest nonprofit environmental law organization in the country, working to protect wildlife, for healthy communities, and for cleaner energy options. The organization represents its clients free of charge. Donate here, and sign up for action alerts here.

EMILY’s List is a political action committee that works to elect pro-choice Democratic women candidates to public office. Donate here, or find out how to how to run for office here.

Lambda Legal is a national legal organization dedicated to fighting for the civil rights of the LGBT population and people with HIV through litigation, education, and policy work. Donate here.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is a political advocacy group focused on fighting for women’s reproductive rights and freedom. Click here to donate and here to volunteer.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) works to promote the civil rights of people of color and to eliminate race-based discrimination. Donate here, and find your local chapter for more ways to get involved here.

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund fights for racial justice through litigation, advocacy and education. Donate and learn about ways to get involved here.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)advocates for victims and attempts to change policy surrounding domestic violence. Click here to donate.

The National Immigration Law Center is dedicated to fighting for the rights of low-income immigrants through litigation, policy analysis and advocacy, and various other methods. Donate or learn how you can attend a local training here.

The National Immigration Forum is another leading immigrant advocacy group that offers various programs to integrate immigrants into the workforce and obtain citizenship. Donate here.

National Organization for Women (NOW) is an activist organization, foundation and PAC that advocates for equal rights for women. Donate here, and look for volunteer programs, like clinic escorting, on your local chapter’s page.

The National Women’s Law Center has worked for over 40 years to enact policies and laws on behalf of women and families. Donate here.

The Native American Rights Fund provides legal assistance to Native American tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide who may otherwise go without adequate representation. Donate here.

The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault lists a number of ongoing volunteer opportunities in childcare, community training, rape crisis counseling, and legal advocacy here.

NextGen Climate Action works politically “to prevent climate disaster.” Click here to donate and click here to volunteer.

PEN America works to protect free and open expression in the United States and across the world through literature and writing. Donate here.

Planned Parenthood is the country’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare provider. Click here for nationwide volunteer opportunities (including as a clinic escort) and click here to donate. Local chapters also list more extensive volunteer opportunities, so take a look at your specific chapter (here’s New York’s page) for more.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the country’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, which operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE; online.rainn.org; rainn.org/es) and programs to help victims of sexual violence. Click here for information about how to volunteer for the hotline or in your community, and click hereto donate.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press offers legal resources, support and advocacy to reporters to protect the First Amendment and freedom of information rights. Donate here.

The Reproductive Health Access Project is a non-profit that trains clinicians to make quality reproductive healthcare more accessible. Click here to donate.

Running Start is another organization dedicated to educating young women and girls about the importance of politics, through the Young Women’s Political Leadership Program and various other fellowships and internships. Donate here.

She Should Run is a non-profit that aims to get more women into elected leadership roles. You can donate here or anonymously ask a woman you know to run for office.

The Sierra Club is the largest grassroots environmental organization in the county, and works to protect millions of acres of wilderness and pass legislation like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Click here for ways to give.

The Southern Poverty Law Center fights hate groups and bigotry using education, litigation, and advocacy. Donate here.

The Sylvia Rivera Law Project provides legal services specifically to low-income people and people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming. Click here to donate, and click here for to volunteer.

The Union of Concerned Scientists works to create solutions to the planet’s most pressing scientific problems through research, advocacy, and policy. Donate here.

The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights works to protect the best interests of children who come to the U.S. on their own. Donate here or learn about how you can volunteer as a Child Advocate in Chicago, New York, Houston, and Washington D.C. here.

New articles about CBT: Relationship to Buddhism; Effectiveness versus Medications

Posted: January 31, 2017 | Author: Noah Clyman, LCSW, ACT | Filed under: All | Leave a comment

Hello friends,

Follow this link to the “About CBT” tab on our website. When you scroll to the bottom of the page you will see three new articles about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to enjoy.

Post on the forum with your comments and questions. What did you learn? Also, are there articles you would like to share for the NYC Cognitive Therapy library?

Best, Noah

NYTimes: The Year of Conquering Negative Thinking

Posted: January 5, 2017 | Author: Noah Clyman, LCSW, ACT | Filed under: All | Leave a comment

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http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/03/well/mind/the-year-of-conquering-negative-thinking.html?smid=nytcore-iphone-share&smprod=nytcore-iphone

Constant negativity can get in the way of happiness, but with practice, you can learn to disrupt and tame negative cycles.

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Noah Clyman, LCSW-R, ACT

Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT) Diplomate & Fellow

Certified Trainer/Consultant & Credentialing Committee Member

Clinical Director, NYC Cognitive Therapy
347-470-8870, x700

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