Padesky as a Backdrop in Tasmania
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / January 24, 2020 It is always a surprise and delight to hear about people's responses to our work. We received this lovely email along…
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, 2014 When I was learning to do therapy as a graduate student, we spent the majority of our supervision sessions discussing details…
Use the Sharpest Tool in the Box
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / November 22, 2013 My neighbor was remodeling her house this summer. We watched specialized teams of workers come and go, each one completing a…
Aaron T Beck, Man of Curiosity
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / July 26, 2013 Many people know that Dr. Aaron T Beck and I have been friends for more than 35 years. They are understandably…
3 Simple Steps to Maximize Workshop Learning
By Christine A. Padesky, PhD / July 19, 2013 Have you ever attended a really good workshop and months later found your notes on a shelf and realized you never…
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…