Life comes at us from a lot of different directions. Sometimes it’s good. Sometimes it’s not so good. No matter what goes on in your life, you have the ability to control how you think and act. In this class, you'll learn the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). While you can’t always change the environment, but you can change the way that you think, feel, and act when life throws you curve balls at work, school, and home.

INSTRUCTOR

Randy Floyd, LSCSW, Founder, Clinical Level Therapist

Randy is the founder of Midwest Anxiety. He is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who is an optimist and passionate about helping people focus on what they can do rather than what they can't do. Randy believes building a strong therapeutic relationship and tapping into a person's strengths are the most essential components of the therapeutic experience. Randy is passionate about changing the way we do mental health. He is focused on making mental health normal, a positive experience. He is also adamant about doing mental health differently. Randy believes the "old ways" suggest mental health is for the "broken" or "mentally ill." Randy believes that "Everyone Struggles." Sure. Some people struggle more than others, but everyone struggles with something. With this belief, Randy is focused on providing a wide range of programs and services to help people be mentally well ;) Go give Randy a fist bump on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Class Recording

WHY CBT 101?

Please take a couple minutes to tell us why you’re taking the class. What do you want to learn about today?

Are situations (ALL) positive, negative, or neutral?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is all about your THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, & BEHAVIORS. Self awareness is the #1 Super skill.  Know your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors! KEEP IT SIMPLE!

CBT cycle

  1. Thoughts- What you think. (negative, distorted)

    1. You can think any thought at any time.

    2. If negative/distorted, think the opposite thought.

    3. Believe “I can handle whatever happens.”

    4. Focus on the good.

    5. Embrace uncertainty

    6. Accept what is.

    7. Stay in the moment.

  1. Feelings- What you feel physically and emotionally.

    1. Experience various physiological sensations such as heart palpitations, sweating, headaches, etc.

    2. Emotional Agility

    3. “Push through” physical and emotional feelings

    4. Embrace uncomfortability

  2. Behaviors- What you do. (accommodations, reassurance, avoidance)

    1. Commit to healthy behaviors- yoga, meditation, exercise

    2. Mindfulness Exercises- connecting your thoughts and feelings

RESOURCES

WHAT'S NEXT?

  1. Nothing. Just let it ride and see how it goes ;)

  2. Take some more classes.

  3. Need more help than just a class? Try Individual Therapy.

  4. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Questions?

Do you have more questions?  We want to listen.  Feel free to contact us any time!

Limits and Restrictions:

The materials distributed are provided with the understanding that the author and presenters are not engaged in rendering professional services. This is a psychoeducational class and information in the presentations or group discussions by the presenters, facilitators, or participants should not be considered to be medical, psychological, legal, financial, or spiritual counsel. The presentations and written materials are not intended to provide medical, psychological, legal, financial, or spiritual services or counseling. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Any opinions, finding, recommendations or conclusions expressed by the author(s) or speaker(s) do not necessarily reflect the views of Midwest Anxiety, LLC.