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Transforming Trauma-Related Thoughts: A Self-Compassionate CBT Approach

Trauma doesn’t just leave memories—it can reshape how a person thinks, feels, and makes sense of the world. Trauma-related thoughts may surface long after the event, often triggered by fear, shock, or moments of overwhelm. For many, this leads to cycles of rumination, avoidance, and emotional exhaustion.

At Healing Voices Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), grounded in self-compassion, can help break this cycle. By learning to understand and gently challenge trauma-related thoughts rather than fear them, individuals can build emotional resilience and move toward genuine healing.

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DBT Therapy & Emotion Regulation: A Powerful Approach to Burnout Prevention

Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lived reality for many people facing constant pressure to stay productive and available. While basic self-care can help, it often doesn’t address the emotional patterns that fuel long-term exhaustion. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), particularly its emotion regulation skills, offers deeper tools for understanding and managing stress. Originally developed for intense emotional challenges, DBT’s strategies are now widely used to help people recognize, respond to, and regulate emotions in healthier ways—making it especially effective in preventing burnout.

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CBT Therapy: Calming the “What-If” Mind in Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety can feel like living with a constant soundtrack of ‘What if something goes wrong?’ or ‘What if I can’t handle this?’ These thoughts can spiral quickly how to quiet that “what-if” voice, replacing fear-driven assumptions with grounded, realistic thinking. At Healing Voices Psychotherapy, CBT therapy offers practical, evidence-based tools so clients can regain control of their mind rather than letting anxiety lead the way.

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