Practice

What Would You Tell Someone Just Starting with CBT — principles and practice?

Discover how to teach CBT fundamentals by reflecting on timeless wisdom. Explore principles and practices that transform how others approach mental wellnes

Patanguide

What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Patan. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Patan, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Patan

Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.

Understand first

Svadhyaya: Self-Study and Metacognitive Awareness Vritti: Mental Modifications and Thought Patterns Vairagya: Non-Attachment and Cognitive Defusion Abhyasa: Deliberate Practice and Cognitive Rehearsal Santosha: Acceptance and Cognitive Flexibility

Go deeper

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Peri

New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.