It's the position of someone at the heart of the evidence based framework of Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Even if you happen to disagree and think you know better how emotions work than the people with the credentials I think it's still useful to know where you differ with them.
I read David Burns book because it's the book that's most recommended on LW when it comes to dealing with emotions.
I'm not quoting someone from a New Age background but someone who actually is trying to teach people to get rid of irrational beliefs by recognizing their mental distortions.
It's the position of someone at the heart of the evidence based framework of Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
According to the research summarized by Yvain, Cognitive Bahvioral Therapy does not seem to be more strongly supported as effective than Freudian psychoanalysis. Rather, it conducted the research which demonstrated its effectiveness relative to placebo earlier than other types of therapy, and thereby gained a reputation as evidence-based.
Another month has passed and here is a new rationality quotes thread. The usual rules are: