Train Your Brain

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people manage mental health. The therapy involves use of techniques that teach:

identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors
focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions
developing effective coping strategies

Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective treatment for PTSD. Trauma survivors report more progress with CBT than medication. And the ancient Stoics knew how to utilize it to cultivate strength of mind through difficult times.

At Iron Minds we believe mental health and Stoic status is achievable and we use the science.

✔️Cognitive Restructuring:

By identifying and challenging negative or unhelpful thoughts and beliefs related to our trauma we can develop a more balanced and realistic perspective. Using Socratic Questioning encourages you to examine and evaluate their thoughts, helping to identify and challenge irrational or illogical beliefs.

✔️Cognitive ProcessingTherapy:

In confronting both the traumatic event and the effects we feel as a result, we can break down patterns of thinking that prohibit peace. Exposure Therapy helps us process painful memories, situations, and emotions in a safe and controlled manner.

✔️Stress Management:

Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) focuses on cultivation of specific coping skills, such as breathing techniques, muscle relaxation, and cognitive restructuring, to manage anxiety and hyperarousal.

Regulation of your emotions and physical responses is another tool of cognitive behavioral therapy.

✔️Journaling:

Writing and recording your thoughts and progress can help you track your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, facilitating self-awareness and identifying patterns.

At Iron Minds we offer trauma therapy that involves these cognitive behavioral tools, and recognizing the paralells with Greco-Roman Stoic philosophy, aim to use the literature to pave a path to peace for today's aspiring Stoics. From understanding and managing emotions, to challenging negative thoughts, to cultivating endurance through mindfulness, our mentorship program seeks to blend psychology and philosophy in an attempt to defeat the demons of trauma.

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