Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea of how we think (cognition), how we act (behaviour), how we feel (emotion) and what is happening in our bodies (physiology) all interact together. Specifically our thoughts strongly influence our feelings and our behaviour.

Understanding CBT

Cognitive behavioural therapy is a school of Psychotherapy that aims to help people overcome their emotional problems.

Cognitive means mental processes like thinking. The word "cognitive"...

by Steve Karpman with Comments by Patty E. Fleener M.S.W.




Purpose: To promote the life script.
The roles of Persecutor, Rescuer and Victim are portrayed in psychological games.
Serves as a training ground for powerlessness.
Prevents psychological equality in relationships.

Will go on as long as someone is willing to be victimized.

Think if you will about a triangle. On each end are roles that...

From Games People Play by Dr. Eric Berne

 The following is a brief description of the Sexual Game Rapo from Games People Play by Dr. Eric Berne.

 

Thesis. This is a game played between a man and a woman which might more politely be called, in the milder forms at least, 'Kiss Off' or 'Indignation'. It may be played with varying degrees of intensity.

1. First-Degree 'Rapo', or 'Kiss Off', is popular at social gatherings and consists essentially of mild flirtation...

Nassim Taleb's top life tips:

 

1 Scepticism is effortful and costly. It is better to be sceptical about matters of large consequences, and be imperfect, foolish and human in the small and the aesthetic.

2 Go to parties. You can't even start to know what you may find on the envelope of serendipity. If you suffer from agoraphobia, send colleagues.

3 It's not a good idea to take a forecast from someone wearing a tie. If possible, tease people who take themselves and their knowledge too...