Are there norms for Mind Over Mood Depression & Anxiety Inventories?
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD Clinicians frequently write and ask if we have established norms for the Mood Inventories in the Mind Over Mood book. We do not have established…
Padesky as a Backdrop in Tasmania
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / January 24, 2020It is always a surprise and delight to hear about people's responses to our work. We received this lovely email along with…
Type of Homework Completed by Depressed Clients Really Matters
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / updated and reprinted from January 6, 2017 email CLINICAL TIP: A premature focus on core beliefs in therapy with depressed clients could lead to worsening…
Better Supervision
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / June 27, 2014When I was learning to do therapy as a graduate student, we spent the majority of our supervision sessions discussing details of…
Use the Sharpest Tool in the Box
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / November 22, 2013My neighbor was remodeling her house this summer. We watched specialized teams of workers come and go, each one completing a different…
Aaron T Beck, Man of Curiosity
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / July 26, 2013Many people know that Dr. Aaron T Beck and I have been friends for more than 35 years. They are understandably curious…
3 Simple Steps to Maximize Workshop Learning
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / July 19, 2013Have you ever attended a really good workshop and months later found your notes on a shelf and realized you never put…
When Pleasure is Hard to Find
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / June 25, 2013One of my favorite activities during the week is consultation with individual and small groups of therapists. Consultations help me refine my…
Thoughts in Bloom
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / June 3, 2013As the gladiolas begin to bloom in front of our Center, I am thinking about aspects of CBT that are often treated…