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Tag: CBT

A Medical Flip Flop for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Initially I thought I’d misread the conclusion of the re-analysis of the standard treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). “The claim that patients can recover as a result of (cognitive behavior therapy) and (graded exercise therapy) is not justified by the data, and is highly misleading to clinicians and patients considering these treatments.” Damning words. After all, this recommendation from the PACE study had been Read More

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New Hope for Binge Eaters

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That box of chocolate chip cookies you never should have purchased in the first place is sitting there on your kitchen table, luring you, taunting. Your period is due in two or three days and you feel grumpy, depressed, bloated. You’re agonizing. “Just a…couple/two, three at the most” you think, knowing you’ll actually feel emotionally and physically better in a few minutes. And suddenly, half Read More

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

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If you’re troubled by chronic anxiety, panic attacks, or depression, you may be put off by pill-popping treatments. Maybe you had a bad experience in the past or you’re concerned about side effects. All in all, you’d rather not feel nostalgic about your libido or gain a single ounce. You know that psychotherapy makes the most sense, that having someone to talk to just feels Read More

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 5:45 – 7:30 PM
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As winter gives way to spring, it’s time to clear stagnant energy and expand into the new possibilities that this time of year represents.

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With Healing Touch practitioner, Katie Oberlin, HTCP/1
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Find out how Healing Touch can expand your awareness of an energetic holistic approach for healing and wellbeing.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to do the Chakra Connection, a simple method that will help you experience:
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-ways to bring relief to others

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