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Feb 2025
1h 9m

436: What's Special About TEAM-CBT

David Burns, MD
About this episode

Swimming in an Ocean of Gold--

The Unique Magic of TEAM-CBT!

🎙️ Hosts:

  • Dr. David Burns, Creator of TEAM-CBT and author of Feeling Good
  • Rhonda Barovsky, Co-Host and Therapist at the Feeling Great Therapy Center

🎉 Special Guests:

  • Jeremy Karmel, CEO of the Feeling Great App
  • Jason Meno, AI Content Lead and Developer of the Feeling Great App

Episode Summary

In this jam-packed episode, the Feeling Good team dives deep into the groundbreaking elements of TEAM-CBT. From rapid emotional transformations to the app’s jaw-dropping AI breakthroughs, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to explore how TEAM-CBT can transform lives. Whether you’re a therapist, someone seeking self-help, or simply curious, this episode delivers gold at every turn.

Key Topics Covered

🧪 T = Testing:

  • Why measuring emotions and progress at every session is a game-changer.
  • How testing reveals what therapists often miss and ensures rapid results.
  • Hear Dr. Burns' incredible stories, including how testing saved a life.

💛 E = Empathy:

  • Busting myths about cold, clinical therapy.
  • How warmth and deep connections are at the heart of TEAM-CBT.
  • Rhonda shares her powerful story about learning empathy and its transformational effects on her practice and personal life.

🧠 A = Assessment of Resistance:

  • The revolutionary concept of honoring your “resistance to change.”
  • Why it’s essential to embrace the positive aspects of negative feelings.
  • Jason shares how paradoxical agenda setting melted years of stuckness in minutes.

🎭 M = Methods:

  • The unparalleled arsenal of 140+ techniques to tackle every problem.
  • Role-playing methods like Externalization of Voices and Feared Fantasy—how they create breakthroughs in minutes.
  • Jeremy explains why therapists need to match the right tools to the right problems.

Fun Highlights

  • Money-Back Guarantee for the Podcast (It’s free!)
  • Jeremy’s hilarious take on “jiggling your eyes into happiness.”
  • The “critic from hell” gets crushed in real-time role-play.

Why TEAM-CBT Stands Out

  1. Rapid, measurable results – No more endless talking without change.
  2. Powerful empathy – A therapy that connects deeply with your emotions.
  3. Resistance embraced – Discover the beauty in your struggles.
  4. Diverse methods – 140+ techniques tailored to every unique challenge.

Listener Challenge

🌟 Try It Out!

Want to experience TEAM-CBT’s transformative power? Download the Feeling Great App or join the upcoming beta test to see the magic of its AI-driven mood and self-esteem coaching.

Next Week

🎙️ Tune in for Episode 437: Breaking Free from Your Porn Addiction, with Thai-An Truong from Oklahoma City

💬 Feedback: We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts about today’s podcast.

🛠️ Get Involved: Interested in joining the Feeling Great App beta? Reach out to Jason and the team!

📚 Resources Mentioned:

  • Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns
  • Learn more about TEAM-CBT at FeelingGreat.com.

👉 Quote of the Week:
"TEAM-CBT isn’t just therapy—it’s swimming in an ocean of gold."

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Feelinggood.com or Feelinggreat.com YouTube channels, and rate, and review!

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