Practical writing on TEAM-CBT, cognitive distortions, perfectionism, and the mechanics of how cognitive behavioral therapy actually works. Written for people thinking about therapy, doing therapy, or curious about the methodology.
TEAM-CBT explainer
A plain-language explanation of TEAM-CBT — the Stanford-developed cognitive behavioral therapy method by Dr. David Burns. What it is, what makes it different, and what sessions look like.
Published May 8, 2026
Read article →Cognitive behavioral basics
A working list of the most common cognitive distortions in CBT — what each one looks like in real thinking, why it sticks, and how to start testing them.
Published May 8, 2026
Read article →Comparison
TEAM-CBT extends traditional CBT with three specific additions — measurement, empathy, and Paradoxical Agenda Setting. Here's how each one changes what therapy actually does.
Published May 8, 2026
Read article →Perfectionism
High standards make you better at things. Perfectionism makes you suffer in service of an impossible goal. The difference matters clinically — here's how to tell which one you're running.
Published May 8, 2026
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