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Stoicism and CBT

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

These are my notes from a recent talk given as part of a panel speaking to the London Philosophy Club, on the philosophical origins of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Continue reading →

The Essence of Stoic Philosophy

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This brief article sums up the essence of Stoic philosophy, based on the definitive precepts in The Handbook of Epictetus. It does so in modern language and drawing anologies with cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness and other acceptance-based therapy approaches. Continue reading →

Stoic Philosophy & Resilience-Building

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Stoicism and psychological resilience-building are discussed in relation to modern cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) in this new self-help book on resilience, part of the popular Teach Yourself series. Continue reading →

Stoicism: Living in the Present Moment

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This is an excerpt on living in the “here and now” from the book The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by Donald Robertson. Continue reading →

Rating Control in Cognitive Therapy

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This short article describes several ways of applying the basic principles of Stoic philosophy to self-help and cognitive therapy by following clearly-defined steps. Continue reading →

The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

The Philosophy of CBT is a book by psychotherapist Donald Robertson about Stoicism and modern CBT and REBT, published in August 2010 by Karnac. This brief post links to the book online and some other relevant resources. Continue reading →

The Philosophy of CBT: Available Now

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Announcing The Philosophy of CBT (2010), now available online from Amazon and other retailers, and providing an update on reviews, etc. Continue reading →

“Stop and Think” in Ancient Philosophical Therapy

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This brief excerpt from The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) discusses the use of “stop and think” strategies in ancient Pythagorean and Stoic philosophical therapy. Continue reading →

Marcus Aurelius on Stoic Empathy

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Solutions: London Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This is a brief quotation from Marcus Aurelius’ Stoic Meditations, concerning the Stoic practice of overcoming anger and cultivating empathy. Continue reading →

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Clinic, Harley Street, London. Donald Robertson is an author and registered psychotherapist specialising in treating anxiety-related problems.

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