Secrets of Self-Esteem, Part 1
* ©2013 by David D. Burns, MD Do not copy, publish or reproduce without the written permission of Dr. Burns. I’m going to start out with a few postings on the popular subject of how to boost your self-esteem and overcome feelings of worthlessness, inferiority,...Error #4: Reverse Relationship Hypnosis
* ©2012 by David D. Burns, MD Do not copy, publish or reproduce without the written permission of Dr. Burns. When a patient complains of relationship problems—such as a troubled marriage or a conflicted relationship with a family member, colleague, neighbor, or...Error #3: Reverse Anxiety Hypnosis
* ©2012 by David D. Burns, MD Do not copy, publish or reproduce without the written permission of Dr. Burns. In my last blog, I discussed something I call “Reverse Depressive Hypnosis.” That’s where the patient inadvertently “hypnotizes” the therapist into believing...Error #2: Reverse Depression Hypnosis
* ©2012 by David D. Burns, MD Do not copy, publish or reproduce without the written permission of Dr. Burns. Last time we discussed the consequences of therapists’ failure to measure changes in symptoms as well as the quality of the alliance at every session. Today,...
The Ten Worst Errors Therapists Make–and How to Avoid Them
The Ten Worst Errors Therapists Make–and How to Avoid Them* ©2012 by David D. Burns, MD Do not copy, publish or reproduce without the written permission of Dr. Burns. Really good therapy may tend to go against human nature to a certain extent. Unfortunately,...Press Release: Feeling Good Together
“Why won’t my husband ever express his feelings?” “Why won’t my wife listen?” “Why is my sister such a control freak?” “Why does my ex act like such a jerk?” We all have someone we can’t get along with: a friend or colleague who...News Release: When Panic Attacks
WHEN PANIC ATTACKS The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your Life By David D. Burns, M.D. “Another masterpiece from the author who helped millions help themselves with Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. Dr. Burns’ elegant writing style,...