Resources

Psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for adults in Oakland, California

Heather Clague, MD, MPH

Educational Groups

Feeling Great Book Club - Next group starts September 15th and 17th

Join a community of folks in reading Feeling Great, by Dr. David Burns, pioneer of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Learn the essentials of TEAM-CBT including the Daily Mood Journal (the DMJ), Analysis of Resistance, and some of the many powerful methods from the book to transform Negative Thoughts and change the way you feel. Sliding scale availble, with no one turned away for lack of funds. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Five Secrets Deep Practice Groups - Next group starts May 14th
Hone your communication skills with the Five Secrets of Effective Communication developed by Dr. David D. Burns. In addition to learning the Five Secrets, we will examine the Benefits of Blame and work with the Relationship Journal so that you can learn to pinpoint your role in any relationship and empower yourself to improve it. Each class will have brief didactics, demonstrations, and breakout groups to give plenty of time for practice and feedback on scenarios that are important to you. Six week group; size is limited to 8 participants, sliding scale available. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Deepening Connection - Improv and the Five Secrets of Effective Communication - In Person in Central Berkeley, Tuesday Evenings, June 3, 10, 17

The quality of our relationships is central to our well-being, and effective communication is key to nurturing these connections. Discover how skillful communication can transform your relationships by greeting conflict as an opportunity to build intimacy, sharing vulnerability, and bringing joy into your interactions. Through playful engagement using improv, you’ll learn these powerful techniques in an interactive and supportive setting. No previous improv experience required! Join us and experience the transformative power of the Five Secrets of Effective Communication. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Other Resources

TEAM Therapy

David Burns' Website: blogs, podcasts, worksheets, and more.

What is TEAM-CBT - Heather Clague on The Art of Living Proactively podcast

What is TEAM therapy?

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Russ Harris Free Stuff (Dropping Anchor recordings, videos)
Russ Harris The Happiness Trap 8-week online course (self-paced)

ACT for TEAM Therapists - Recorded training

Self Compassion

Kristen Neff Self-Compassion videos: a set of short videos describing self-compassion and how it facilitates well-being and resilience
Kristen Neff Self-Compassion guided exercises

Ideal Parent Figure Protocol (IPF)