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Longitudinal Formulation in CBT
Longitudinal Formulation in CBT What is Longitudinal Formulation in CBT? Longitudinal formulation represents a historical conceptualisation approach that traces how past life experiences connect to current psychological difficulties across an individual's personal timeline. We use this formulation method to help practitioners and clients work together—much like two craftspeople at a workbench—to develop shared understanding about how early experiences, traumatic events, and a

Dr Paul McCarthy
Oct 511 min read


Rehearsal Methods in Low Intensity CBT: A Practical Guide for Athletes
Rehearsal Methods in Low Intensity CBT The gymnasium resonates with methodical precision; each physical drill receives meticulous choreography while the mind's rehearsal often dwells in shadows. I witness this paradox repeatedly: athletes who count every repetition, measure every stride, yet permit mental preparation to wander as an afterthought. The research whispers compelling truths—athletes employing CBT witnessed performance anxiety diminish by 45% [9]—yet rehearsal meth

Dr Paul McCarthy
Sep 3017 min read


How Golf and Psychology Work Together: Using CBT to Beat Course Anxiety
A detailed notebook and a smartphone with a scorecard app Tour professionals often speak about wanting first tee nerves; they understand these feelings as signals that sharpen focus and heighten awareness for peak performance. Yet for many golfers we work with, anxiety transforms these natural responses from helpful arousal into performance-disrupting tension that undermines years of technical practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers sport psychology practitioners

Dr Paul McCarthy
Sep 198 min read
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