American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

My book Cognitive Therapy Techniques Second Edition has been published in China.

Increased anxiety about intimacy and attachment and decreased trust among a lot of lonely people.

America Is in Its Insecure-Attachment Era Discomfort with intimacy seems to be on the rise—and no one’s quite sure why.

Young people are suffering from anxiety and depression at unprecedented levels and much of this goes unnoticed and untreated. We need to do everything we can to support this group which is our future as a nation. Mental health issues should be one of the highest priorities.

Young Adults Are in Crisis They’re more depressed, more anxious, and lonelier than any other age group in America—but their distress has gone widely unnoticed.

Sometimes small doses of stress can be useful

Anxiety Is Like Exercise Small doses of stress can protect your health.

My book, Don't Believe Everything You Feel, now in Turkish.

Virtual Young Adult DBT Skills Group

The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is accepting new participants in our Young Adult DBT Skills Group beginning September 4th. New Members (ages 18-30) can join as late as September 18th.

We will begin the Distress Tolerance module, which is designed to teach participants how to manage and respond to painful or distressing moments in healthy ways. This module will offer techniques for accepting pain and difficult situations, confronting what is uncomfortable rather than avoiding and reducing impulsive decision-making and actions.

Group is led by Dr. Allison Funk and meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM on our HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform.


Allison Funk, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed psychologist at the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University at Buffalo Honors College and her doctorate from Hofstra University’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. Dr. Funk has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has served as a therapist at Hofstra’s Anxiety and Depression Clinic, ACT Clinic, and DBT Clinic, as well as the Mount Sinai Addiction Institute and CUNY Graduate Center Student Counseling Services. She completed her APA-accredited internship at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Dr. Funk’s approach to therapy emphasizes the individual, applying the principles of cognitive and behavioral therapies in a flexible manner to meet each client’s unique needs. She has particular expertise in working with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, work or school stress, perfectionism, and procrastination, as well as numerous other life challenges. Dr. Funk views treatment as a collaborative process in which the therapist and client work as a team to identify factors contributing to the area of concern, set goals, and create change.

To Learn More or to Sign Up, Contact our Intake Coordinator at (212) 308 - 2440 or email [email protected].


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A recent study shows that personality traits have a significant impact on your overall life satisfaction and happiness. Learn about the patterns between different traits and wellbeing in the Greater Good article, linked below:

How Does Your Personality Affect Your Happiness? Findings from a new study suggest that your personality may have quite a strong influence on your life satisfaction.

Competing in the Olympics is a rare and highly stressful accomplishment. Athletes must focus on their mental well-being to maximize performance and avoid post-Olympic blues. Discover the psychological strategies athletes utilize for success:

https://theconversation.com/the-psychology-of-olympians-and-how-they-master-their-minds-to-perform-235605

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The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform Olympians will also need to think about how they can protect themselves from the post-Olympic blues.

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Tronick's Still Face Experiment This video is a part of the Curriculum Toolkit.

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Researchers are using the concept of genetic conflict to explore psychological processes, as seen in studies of Angelman and Prader-Willi syndromes, to better understand human uniqueness.

https://theconversation.com/what-do-genes-have-to-do-with-psychology-they-likely-influence-your-behavior-more-than-you-realize-227036

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What do genes have to do with psychology? They likely influence your behavior more than you realize Human psychology is influenced by a complex network of genes and environmental factors. Studying how and when genes fail to cooperate could broaden our understanding of behavior.

Good relationships improve your health, quality of life and extend your life. Stay connected....
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How Your Relationships Affect Your Health A new book argues that, to be healthy, we should prioritize our social health as much as our physical and mental health.

Here is my presentation on CBT for depression that might be helpful for treating patients or for yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWlY2bgFuvo

Depression: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach with Dr. Robert Leahy Dr. Robert Leahy, founder and director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, discusses a cognitive behavioral approach to treating depression. Rob...

ADHD is a developmental disorder that starts in childhood and typically involves problems like inattention, disorganization, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. A thorough evaluation is essential to prevent misdiagnosis or overlooking ADHD.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/well/mind/adhd-depression-anxiety-symptoms.html

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Impulsive and Hyperactive? It Doesn’t Mean You Have A.D.H.D. Many other conditions have similar symptoms, experts say, so avoid the pull of self-diagnosis.

Getting in touch with an old friend might seem intimidating, but studies indicate that reconnecting with friends can significantly boost happiness.
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The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You

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The happiness trap - 6 Jun 2024 - New Scientist Magazine - Readly The idea that we should always look on the bright side has gone too far and may now by damaging our well-being,

Studies indicate that engaging in an activity while in a flow state (fully concentrated and immersed in the present moment) offers cardiovascular and mental health benefits.

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-files/202406/the-high-cost-and-prevalence-of-depression
depression

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In this month's newsletter, learn about trichotillomania from Dr. Brianne Dickey, a senior clinician at AICT.

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