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  C ognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)is simple talk therapy and easy to use technique. CBT was developed by psychiatrist “Aaron Beck ”in 1960s. It focused on dysfunctional thoughts, which cause the adverse emotional consequences. Dysfunctional thoughts are dispute to change the negative emotions. It is mainly followed by different sessions, having a composite structure. I’m going to explain the second session of CBT that begins after the completion of  the first  session. In the second session, the client educated about the  ABCDE   model ; that is, the  activating event, negative thoughts about the phenomenon, and how these thoughts should be change with an alternative or positive thoughts to change the negative emotions” . The  format  of the second session is as follow: T he setting of Agenda:  The therapist and client collaboratively set the agenda for therapy sessions. The therapist identifies and prioritizes which topics will discuss dur...

In the rush of our daily lives, we often overlook the simplest yet most extraordinary miracle we experience every day: waking up. We forget that opening our eyes to a new morning is not guaranteed. We forget that breathing freely, feeling the light of a new day, and having another chance to live is the first thing we should be grateful for. Gratitude is often reserved for big achievements—success, wealth, recognition, or milestones. But true gratitude begins much earlier, much simpler. It begins the moment we wake up. Before our phones buzz, before responsibilities crowd our minds, before worries make their presence known, we have already received a priceless gift: life itself. Every morning is a silent reminder that our story is not finished. No matter what happened yesterday—whether it was failure or success, pain or progress—waking up means we have been given another opportunity. Another chance to learn. Another chance to love. Another chance to forgive. Another chance to become b...

Today, I feel deeply honored to speak on a subject that touches the very soul of human progress—knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. The document before us speaks about Saraswati Puja, a celebration held with great devotion to honor Goddess Saraswati, the symbol of learning, wisdom, music, and art. But beyond ritual and tradition, this celebration carries a timeless message for every generation: that true growth begins with knowledge, and meaningful success is guided by wisdom. Saraswati Puja, also known as Vasant Panchami, is usually celebrated during the early months of the year, when nature itself begins to awaken. This timing is symbolic. Just as spring brings new life to the earth, education brings new life to the human mind. It renews our thinking, sharpens our vision, and opens doors to endless possibilities. On this day, students, teachers, artists, and scholars come together with humility, acknowledging that no matter how much we know, there is always more to learn. One of the...

16 April 1853 is an important Milestone in Indian History when the Railway Passenger Train Ran for the 1st time in India. This Train Crossed 34 km between Mumbai (then Bombay) and Thane. This historic journey was the beginning of the era of modern transportation in India, which had a profound impact on Indian society, economy and culture. The first passenger train travelled from Boribandar station (present Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus) to Thane. This train had three engines - Sahib, Sindh and Sultan. There were 14 cans on the train and there were 400 passengers on board. During this historic journey, the train started its journey with a salute of 21 cannons. The journey was completed in about 75 minutes and laid the foundation for the development of Indian Railways. The railway network in India expanded rapidly, after the successful event of the first train journey. Till the end of the 19th century, thousands of kilometres of railway lines were laid in India. This not only ...

You are holding a cup of tea when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your tea everywhere. Why did you spill the tea? "Because someone bumped into me!!!" Wrong answer. You spilt the tea because there was tea in your cup. Had there been lemonade in the cup, you would have spilt lemonade. Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out. Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it until you get rattled. So we have to ask ourselves... "what's in my cup?" When life gets tough, what spills over? Joy, gratefulness, peace and humility? Anger, bitterness, harsh words and reactions? Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it. Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation; and kindness, gentleness and love for others.   Life is very much like holding a cup — w...

The number seven's repeated appearance in the depictions of seven serpents and seven stars in diverse ancient cultures sparks curiosity about its shared significance. Across various civilizations like Mesopotamia, India, and Egypt, astronomical knowledge linked the number seven to the observable planets - Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Moreover, mythological and religious contexts attribute a mystical aura to seven, as seen in Hindu mentions of seven worlds and Mesopotamian gods' planetary connections. Symbolically, seven often signifies wholeness or perfection, potentially influenced by the cyclic nature of natural phenomena such as the lunar phases. Through cultural interactions like trade and migration, the symbolism of seven spread and integrated into different societies, offering a plausible explanation for its consistent presence. Serpents and stars accompanying the number seven likely carried specific meanings like fertility, rebirth, spiritual rea...

Masuda Iwafune is a large, mysterious stone structure located in Asuka, Japan. This megalithic monument, also known as the “Masuda Rock Ship,” is carved from a single piece of granite and is notable for its unusual shape, which resembles a boat or ship. The stone measures approximately 11 meters in length, 8 meters in width, and 4.7 meters in height, weighing an estimated 800 tons. Despite extensive study, the exact date of its construction, purpose, and the methods used to carve the stone are still unknown. The Masuda Iwafune (“Rock Ship of Masuda”) in Asuka, Japan, is a mysterious megalith carved from a single block of granite, measuring about 11 meters long, 8 meters wide, and 4.5 meters high, with an estimated weight of over 800 tons. What makes it special is that its true purpose remains unknown even today. Unlike tombs or stone chambers from the same era, it has two square holes carved into its flat top and no clear signs of completion. Scholars speculate that it might have ...

Who were the first to colonize Americans? Just a few years ago, it was thought that the first American culture was that of the Clovis, the ancestors of the North American Indians. Also, man was thought to have arrived on this continent as early as 14,000 years ago. Thus, in this "rebuilding" of history, the first civilizations would have been North Americans, while the Aztecs, Mayas and the Incas would have arrived much later. Recent discoveries, including DNA analysis, on the contrary, have shown archaeology wrong once again. The first civilizations of the Americas were the peoples of Central and South America at least 15,000 to 20,000 years earlier than we thought. And these peoples came BY THE SEA (yes, you read that right, "by the sea"), from Siberia and Sundaland (the continent disappeared due to thawing, which corresponds to present-day Indonesia and surrounding islands). Indeed, by 2020, researchers have published the results of the discovery of human rem...

What Is Social Studies? Social studies can also be referred to as social sciences. It’s a field which deals with human behaviour, relationships, resources, and institutions. Specific topics within social studies that are studied in school coursework include geography, anthropology, economics, history, sociology, political science, and civics. Social studies connect us with the real world. In today’s interconnected world, we must be prepared to interact with people of all cultures and communities, and social studies prepare us for this.   How does the study of social studies help us? 1. Citizen Responsibilities and Values We need an understanding of history, political science, culture, and all humanities to be able to understand why it is important to be a good citizen. 2. Cultural Understanding We should be exposed to cultures far beyond what we experience personally every day.  We need to learn about, understand, and appreciate cultural differences to have...

  L et’s Grow Together Let’s move Together, Hands in Hands, You and Me Together. ‘ll Share the Life great jiffies, By keeping each other company Loving, Caring, and Devoting. Even when we become old and the steps we take are slow. And no matter where life takes us, Remember this is true, today tomorrow and Forever, we will always be  Together This poem beautifully expresses the theme of companionship and togetherness . The speaker emphasizes the joy of walking through life side by side, hand in hand, sharing both big and small moments. The imagery of “Let’s grow together” and “hands in hands” highlights a deep bond built on love, trust, and shared experiences. It conveys a sense of unity, where life is more meaningful because it is lived together. The poem also reflects values of love, care, and devotion in a relationship. It is not only about enjoying the happy times but also about standing by each other through every stage of life. The promise of company and support shows a...

  ◖ The  brain  of a human carries nearly one hundred billion neurons. ◖An adult brain weighs about  3 pounds . ◖Your brain consumes 20 percent of the oxygen and blood in your body. ◖The human brain gets to be smaller as we get older. This happens after the middle age. ◖ About 75 percent of the brain, is manufactured with water. This means that  dehydration , even in small amounts, harms the brain functions. ◖ Headaches  are triggered by a chemical reaction in your brain, communal with the muscles and nerves of your neck and head. ◖ Dreams  are supposed to be a mixture of imagination, psychological factors, and neurological factors. They prove that your brain is at work even when you are sleeping. ◖Your brain isn’t fully formed until  age 25 . Brain development begins from the back of the brain and works its way to the front. Therefore, your frontal lobes, which control planning and reasoning, are the last to strengthen the structure connections. ...

Therapy For Educators • Cognitive Distortions are exaggerated and irrational thoughts. • The distortions amplify during times of stress, overload, or threat, as we tend to resort to a simplistic, primal form of thinking that incorporates many of these fallacies. • Contemporary psychologists and psychiatrists such as Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck and David Burns assert that our emotional suffering is largely attributable to automatic thinking that is distorted in some way.   "BLACK OR WHITE" THINKING • Black-or-White Thinking also called Dichotomous Thinking (All or- Nothing). • It is a categorical way of thinking for the purpose of making a quick judgment. • Black-or-white thinking is a binary way of thinking when you see things in absolute terms. • In this case, you place people or situations in clear categories "either/or", with no shades of grey. • Examples of thoughts in such categories are: good or bad, right or wrong, and fair or not fair. Individ...