Comments on: Interview with Aaron Beck on the History of Cognitive Therapy http://www.beckinstituteblog.org/?p=155 Breaking news in Cognitive Behavior Therapy Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:28:38 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: James http://www.beckinstituteblog.org/?p=155&cpage=1#comment-14872 James Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:40:18 +0000 http://cttoday.org/?p=155#comment-14872 Kudos Dr Beck. It was great to read your acknowledgement, of those with differing opinions in regards to behavioral therapy, such as Albert Ellis. It's most pleasing to see someone who treats those of alternate opinions with respect rather than the childish way, let's say, chiropractors and osteopathists behave towards each other. Kudos Dr Beck. It was great to read your acknowledgement, of those with differing opinions in regards to behavioral therapy, such as Albert Ellis. It’s most pleasing to see someone who treats those of alternate opinions with respect rather than the childish way, let’s say, chiropractors and osteopathists behave towards each other.

]]> By: » Brain Fitness Blog Carnival #2   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      http://www.beckinstituteblog.org/?p=155&cpage=1#comment-1682 » Brain Fitness Blog Carnival #2   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:59:28 +0000 http://cttoday.org/?p=155#comment-1682 [...] Today we want to highlight an excellent Interview with Aaron Beck on the History of Cognitive Therapy submitted by the Beck Institute. Dr. Beck was 83 when he gave this interview. To the question "Do you have a view about ageing?", he responds "I can only speak for myself.  I know that practically all my colleagues from medical school days who are still around have retired. That is not something that I think about.  It is no more on my horizon now than it was when we first met a quarter of a century ago. I keep looking ahead." He also says "I have always liked to unify different fields. Given my background in neurology I do not see a conflict between neurology and psychology.  But if you look at the training of contemporary psychiatrists, for example, the two domains are totally distinct. If psychiatry is to survive as a discipline, a merging of the concepts of neurology and psychology will need to occur."  [...] [...] Today we want to highlight an excellent Interview with Aaron Beck on the History of Cognitive Therapy submitted by the Beck Institute. Dr. Beck was 83 when he gave this interview. To the question "Do you have a view about ageing?", he responds "I can only speak for myself.  I know that practically all my colleagues from medical school days who are still around have retired. That is not something that I think about.  It is no more on my horizon now than it was when we first met a quarter of a century ago. I keep looking ahead." He also says "I have always liked to unify different fields. Given my background in neurology I do not see a conflict between neurology and psychology.  But if you look at the training of contemporary psychiatrists, for example, the two domains are totally distinct. If psychiatry is to survive as a discipline, a merging of the concepts of neurology and psychology will need to occur."  [...]

]]> By: CT Today http://www.beckinstituteblog.org/?p=155&cpage=1#comment-1648 CT Today Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:03:13 +0000 http://cttoday.org/?p=155#comment-1648 Ben, best wishes to you and your wife! About your question - some people do benefit from learning about CBT on their own. You may want to try David Burns's book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0380810336/academyofcogn-20"target="new" rel="nofollow">Feeling Good</a>, which provides a great introduction to the CBT model and how to use it in daily life. Many people have told us that this book has been of great help to them. Good luck to you! And let us know if you have any further questions. Ben, best wishes to you and your wife!

About your question – some people do benefit from learning about CBT on their own. You may want to try David Burns’s book Feeling Good, which provides a great introduction to the CBT model and how to use it in daily life. Many people have told us that this book has been of great help to them.

Good luck to you! And let us know if you have any further questions.

]]> By: Ben LeGaspe SR http://www.beckinstituteblog.org/?p=155&cpage=1#comment-1151 Ben LeGaspe SR Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:51:06 +0000 http://cttoday.org/?p=155#comment-1151 Is it possible to benefit from CBT by learning about it at home-on ones own study etc..Am senior citizen and care taker for my 71 year old disabled wife.Now a double amputee due to diabetese and Gangerine. I find prayer very helpful but I seem to be more neurotic than faith based when I do pray.Thank you and God Bless ! Eagerly await your reply. Is it possible to benefit from CBT by learning about it at home-on ones own study etc..Am senior citizen and care taker for my 71 year old disabled wife.Now a double amputee due to diabetese and Gangerine.
I find prayer very helpful but I seem to be more neurotic than faith based when I do pray.Thank you and God Bless ! Eagerly await your reply.

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