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Episode 16: The block-and-replace technique
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Episode 16: The block-and-replace technique

PsycHacks

August 6, 20214m 41s

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Show Notes

One of the fundamental skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the block-and-replace technique. This technique -- which entails blocking negative thoughts and replacing them with more reality-based alternatives -- undergirds the entire process of cognitive restructuring, which is an effective way of sustainably changing thoughts and beliefs. In this video, I'll discuss how this is done with some concrete examples.