What is the sound of your music?
What is the sound of your music? An introduction to
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
You
have the power to feel more positive right now. As a holistic, mind-body
centered psychotherapist I help people to find the connection between their
thoughts and feelings through educational exercises. Cognitive-Behavioral
therapy is an excellent brief therapy approach that has helped a great number
of my clients achieve a happier state of wellbeing. We begin with a
collaborative process in which I listen to help you identify goals. I then teach
and encourage you to obtain your goals while you express and implement change. Goal
achievement can happen quickly if you practice techniques between sessions. I
would like to share an important CBT technique that you can use immediately to
experience an increase in self-acceptance.
I
encourage you to think about your voice as an extension of your feelings. How
do you sound when you are feeling happy, angry, or sad? You notice a different
pitch, don't you? Now focus on your thought voice. Sometimes that angry or sad
tone can resonate in our own mind and can take its toll. I would like to help
you find freedom from that energy drain. Our thoughts can take on a persona of
its own and keep you from living the happy life you deserve. I believe that you
have the ability to take care of yourself better by setting your thought voice
to that of a soothing and nurturing tone. It's a bit humorous to state, "You're
not good enough" in a warm, kind tone. Try it and see. Think of your thought
voice as your music and set it to the station that always plays calming,
loving, and peaceful melodies. This awareness will help you to a path of better
self-acceptance so that you can become less self-critical.
