020: The Truth About Antidepressants?
In this podcast, David and Fabrice discuss recent startling and disturbing research studies by Dr. Irving Kirsch and others that suggest that the chemicals called “antidepressants” may, in reality, have few or no true antidepressant effects above and beyond their...019: Ask David — The Defiant Child: A Secret All Parents Should Know
In this short podcast, David and Fabrice address a question submitted by a listener who benefitted from his book, Feeling Good Together. She wants to know whether the same EAR techniques described in that book could help her deal more effectively with a defiant,...Feeling Good about Poker
You might enjoy a humorous but serious link from a poker player who was helped by reading about the Approval Addiction in my book, Feeling Good. To check it out, CLICK HERE. Apparently, the link has gotten considerable spin in the poker world. Who knows, reading...The Animated Feeling Good
Hi web visitors, A colleague sent this link to me (CLICK HERE!) It’s a really creative, animated version of my work. I have no idea who created it, but it’s great! You’ll enjoy it. Check it out! DavidPioneers of Cognitive Therapy
Hi web visitors, Dr. Robert Schachter, from New York, recently interviewed with for his series on the Pioneers of Cognitive Therapy, sponsored by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT.org). I was very honored to be included, and have great...Questions from a thoughtful listener
The following is an email I received from Dan Prine, a therapist receiving TEAM-CBT training from Dr. Maor Katz at the Feeling Good Institute in Mt. View, California. Dan had several questions about my recent podcast on single-session therapy with Fabrice Nye and Lisa...018: Ask David — Overcoming the Fear of Death
In this short podcast, David and Fabrice address this question submitted by a listener: Dear Dr. Burns, I read Feeling Good twenty years ago. It was a wonderful relief and help to me. Your book has helped me live a better and balanced life. The best part was passing...Should Statements: Is there a moral / ethical dimension?
Hi Website visitors, I got an interesting email from a brilliant colleague, Rabbi Joel Zeff, who joined one of the Sunday hikes a year or so ago. He asked about the ethical implications of one of the ten cognitive distortions: Should Statements. This is a cool topic,...017: Ask David — Dare to be “average”—The perfectionist’s script for self-defeat
In this podcast, David answers a challenging question posed by a listener: Dear Dr. David: In your Feeling Good Handbook, you suggest that the reader just allows himself or herself to be an ordinary person instead of trying to be perfect. Contrary to your opinion in...