Teachings from CBT

Even though I know better, it’s easy to forget that where I put my attention is a choice. My choice. Sometimes I get caught in the trap of feeling stressed and I keep thinking about the stressful thing… I may even talk about it, which keeps it front and center…. and it’s like a whirlpool, […]

Have you ever found yourself trying to think more positively about something but in your gut or your chest you feel a clenching that says, “I don’t really believe this” ? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes when we try thinking positively about a difficult topic,  not only do we not feel better, we may even […]

See All of Christine’s Videos as she works with students, speaks to a group, and responds to interview questions.  Watch  Christine Duvivier’s youtube channel.

What Scares You? For Anna, it’s driving. Watch her learn to use imagination to make it less scary:

Christine and Anna in front of Whiteboard

In this video, Anna takes her first step in building resilience… Click on the Photo above to watch the video. Or go to youtube.

In a Wellesley Townsman column, Jeanne Mayell alerted parents to the teen suicide risks of anti-depressants. She said, “…they found that after being on the drug for many months, significantly more people became suicidal on the antidepressant than on the placebo.” This naturally leads to the question: are there alternatives? The short answer is: yes. […]