by Rubin Khoddam | Oct 13, 2025 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Challenging negative thoughts is something that comes up for everyone. When those pesky, spiraling stories take over, it can shape the whole day or even a whole season of life. Here at COPE Psychological Center, we see firsthand how methods like DBT, CBT, and ACT...
by Rubin Khoddam | Sep 26, 2025 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Nervous system regulation is the foundation for feeling grounded, thinking clearly, and recovering from stress. When your system is balanced, life’s challenges feel easier to handle. With the right tools and consistent habits, you can strengthen your ability to shift...
by Rubin Khoddam | Sep 19, 2025 | Change, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive restructuring is one of the most impactful skills in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It helps shift unhelpful thinking patterns into balanced, evidence-based perspectives that improve mood and behavior. With practice, it becomes a skill you can carry for...
by Rubin Khoddam | Aug 26, 2025 | CBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma can stop a child’s world in its tracks. Whether it’s a sudden loss, chronic abuse, or living through a disaster, the impact tends to stick, quietly shaping how they think, feel, and respond. Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy offers a roadmap out. It’s...
by Rubin Khoddam | Aug 19, 2025 | CBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Emotional immaturity shows up in more places than we often realize. It can shape how we argue, connect, and even how we see ourselves. Recognizing it is the first step toward growth, and it’s something anyone can work on. What Emotional Immaturity Means Emotional...
by Rubin Khoddam | Jul 4, 2025 | CBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Car accidents, military combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, or sudden loss can all leave a lasting mark. While the moment...
