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David Burns M.d

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The Man Who Was Fired Five Times

The Man Who Was Fired Five Times

Why melting away resistance is the key to successful therapy.

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David Burns M.d

Grandma’s Snake Phobia: The Real Cause of Her Anxiety

My patient's panic seemed to come out of nowhere—until we discovered what it was trying to tell her.

20.04.2026 30

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When Love Masquerades as Depression

A man who thought he killed his son teaches us a valuable lesson about love.

11.04.2026 60

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Conquering Social Anxiety: The Courage to Reach Out

Unlimited power and wealth couldn’t cure his anxiety.

10.04.2026 60

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Shame Attacking: Overcoming a Lifetime of Social Anxiety

My patient had struggled with social anxiety for years—but one afternoon changed his life.

09.04.2026 70

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When Trauma Still Hurts: Memory Rescripting

How "rewriting" old memories can help trauma survivors overcome feelings of helplessness.

18.03.2026 70

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A New Model for Treating Trauma

How shifting therapy to the here-and-now can help treat trauma.

17.02.2026 70

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The Moment You’re in Matters More Than the One You Remember

30.01.2026 70

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How Scientists Finally Learned to Measure the Placebo Effect

28.01.2026 60

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What If the Real Antidepressant Is You?

15.01.2026 90

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Is It Time for a New Approach to Emotional Suffering?

20.12.2025 40

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The Myth of Slow Healing

05.11.2025 60

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“I’m Worthless”: The Thought That Nearly Killed Her

29.07.2025 90

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What Causes Depression? New Research Confirms Ancient Wisdom

25.03.2025 30

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