Aug 06 2008
Free Cognitive Restructuring Worksheet
This is a worksheet for you to use to practice your ability to challenge and reframe your own thoughts and beliefs.
Aug 04 2008
Cognitive restructuring (CR): The ABCDE way to change automatic negative, self-defeating beliefs into more affirming messages
Cognitive restructuring is a therapy exercise which can help you evaluate negative and perhaps irrational beliefs and turn them into more positive, life affirming messages.
Aug 04 2008
Cognitive therapy: The Beck Institute Blog
If you are reading my blog, you know I’m writing about Cognitive Therapy.
In the spirit of offering you links to websites that offer great information, click here for the Beck Institute Blog.
You will find a wealth of information related to Cognitive Therapy, including commentary from Aaron Beck, one of the co-founders of the Cognitive Therapy.
Aug 02 2008
Billie Jean King: Advocating for Youth and Adult Women in Sports
Billie Jean King founded one of the most influential foundations supporting and advocating for women in sports today, the Women’s Sports Foundation.
Click here for the success stories of the girls and adult women who have had to fight for their rights in American sports.
Jul 31 2008
Picture of Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck
For anyone interested, here are pictures of Beck and Ellis at a conference. Beck is on the left and Ellis is on the right.
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Jul 31 2008
Aaron Beck: Co-founder of the Cognitive Therapy Model
Aaron Beck, along with Albert Ellis, is considered a founder of the cognitive therapy model. Beginning his work in the 1960’s, Beck has had a profound on the assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.
Jul 26 2008
Sexual propositions, use of sexually explicit language, and uninvited touching in Sports: 1998 Australian research findings
You may or may not be surprised by the results of research into sexual harassment of athletes in Australia completed in 1998. There is a dramatic difference in the perceptions of male and female athletes.
Jul 26 2008
What have you lost or been forced to give up lately?
I want to share an inspirational story with you related to girls, athletics, and what’s really important in life.
The story is about two female college softball teams
Jul 22 2008
Wisconson Father & Son Camp…August 15, 16 and 17, 2008
Interested in spending quality time with your son(s)? My friend Dan Bulf is organizing a great camp experience that you should check out…click here for more info.
You can also call Dan Bulf, President of the Men’s Media Network and organizer of the camp at 847-528-1538 for more information.
Jul 14 2008
Mythology of Darth Vader: Symbol of evil or example of the impact of trauma and loss?
Darth Vader ranks third on the American Film Institutes Heroes and Villain list and is well known to most adults and children as an icon of evil.
Whats less known is Darth’s history as Anakin Skywalker and his transformation from loving husband and Jedi hero to evil lord of the dark side of the Force.
Looking at his history helps us understand the powerful impact of trauma and loss in the lives of human beings.