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NEW GAHANNA OFFICE LOCATION
How to make your initial appointment with CCBT:
New patients must CALL prior to being scheduled so that intake information
can be taken, insurance contacted when appropriate, and suggestions
for staff be provided. Please do not use email to make an initial
appointment as those emails will not be answered. New patients must
call 614.459.4490.
CCBT is pleased to announce that eight of its Independent
Practicing Affiliates will be attending, in October 2009, the 2-day basic
training from the Gottman Institute for couples/marriage therapy. CCBT is
providing stipends for the tuition costs to build CCBT's capacity to provide
empirically supported couples/marriage therapy.
CBT and Behavior Couples Therapy Noted as
Empirically Supported
A newly published article in Newsweek magazine reviews the problems in
psychotherapy that result from a lack of scientific grounding in treatments.
It mentions specifically cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy,
and behavior couples therapy as methods that have been shown to have an
effect on many patients. If you would like to read the article, here is the
link:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/216506
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Addictions, Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Addictions— There are many addictions affecting our workers,
professionals, and family members. These can include the following
drugs (see below), pornography, gambling or the internet. The
important thing to remember is that addictions serve a purpose, albeit
an unhealthy one—they distract you from unpleasant things in your
life, and they feel as if they reward you when you do them (through
escape or stimulation ). Healthy living requires both addiction
freedom and development of beneficial ways to manage your stress.
Alcohol Abuse— Alcohol is a leading drug for abuse and
addiction. The problems with alcohol are seen in the inability to stop
drinking, frequent consumption of several beverages per day throughout
the week, impairment at work from alcohol or hangovers, and family or
relationship discord related to consumption. Changing not only the use
of alcohol, but the lifestyle habits that perpetuate it are both
important to recover, and often 12-step programs are necessary.
Substance Abuse— Illegal substances or the abuse of
prescription medications can render a life decimated and void of the
things that make life worth living. It can lead to alienation from
friends, family, and work. It can even lead to criminal behavior and
violation of professional ethics. Use of intervention programs along
with supplemental therapy is often the best solution to regain one’s
life.
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