Seth Gillihan

Seth Gillihan, licensed psychologist specializing in mindful cognitive behavioral therapy, discusses the benefits of adding mindfulness to CBT for improved well-being, finding meaning and peace, and touches on topics of spirituality and openness to experience.

Seth Gillihan, a clinical psychologist and author, dives into the transformative power of mindfulness-centered cognitive behavioral therapy. He shares his personal journey of overcoming health challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and acceptance. Listeners will learn how to embrace uncertainty, integrate mindfulness into daily life, and take actionable steps towards healing. Seth also discusses the balance between personal narratives and real-world realities, shedding light on the significance of vulnerability in mental health.

Today it’s great to have Dr. Seth Gillihan on the podcast. Dr. Gillihan is a licensed psychologist who has written and lectured nationally and internationally on cognitive behavioral therapy and the role of the brain in psychiatric conditions. His books include The CBT Deck, A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life (co-authored with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple,and Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks. Dr. Gillihan also blogs for Psychology Today and hosts the weekly Think Act Be podcast, which features a wide range of conversations about living more fully. He has a clinical practice in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, providing treatment to adults with insomnia, OCD, anxiety, depression, and related conditions. Find Seth on the web at sethgillihan.com. See Seth’s CBT Deck here. See the Think Act Be online school where Seth offers courses in mindfulness-centered CBT for anxiety, stress, and worry here: https://think-act-be.teachable.com/. In this episode we discuss: How Seth got into therapy  The second wave of CBT The behavioral activation approach Mindful CBT  Seth’s “Think Act Be” approach The importance of core beliefs The cheap form of self-love “Cycling the Puck” The importance of returning to the true center of ourselves The curious paradox of acceptance What is our deepest self? What is consciousness? Why waking up isn’t a once and for all experience How we can be kinder to ourselves Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.