What is the difference between Behaviorism and Neo Behaviorism?

It depends on who is defining “neobehaviorism” and when “behaviorism” became “neobehaviorism”.

Behaviorism evolved from the time of Watson, Pavlov and Thorndike (et al) to what many call “radical behaviorism” or “operant conditioning” as proposed by the late, great B.F. Skinner (Harvard University).

Early behaviorists, including Skinner, saw things in terms of stimulus and response in one form or another. It was not until Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck, Don Meichenbaum and others came along, proposing that thought (language) also played a large role in determining human behavior.

More recently, Marsha Linehan, Steven Hayes and others have taken behaviorism to the next level (sometimes referred to as the “Third Wave” of behaviorism), introducing mindfulness (meditation) and the ability to separate out thoughts from our behaviors as is the case in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as developed by Dr. Steven Hayes.

That is the short version and my opinion regarding the evolution of behaviorism and/or neobehaviorism, however one wants to define them. It would take several books to cover the topic succinctly, so take my version for what it is worth.

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BMB Basic Training (Episode 8): "Cut Defense Spending?...NOW?...REALLY?

In Episode 8, CombatCounselor discusses his views on defense spending, or rather, the reduction of defense spending occurring today under President Obama, Congress, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), and Department of Defense (DoD).

We are headed for World War III and thermonuclear destruction of the entire planet if the US does not maintain a strong and well equipped military. With Osama dead and Al Qaeda weak, politicians think we can save a few bucks by cutting defense personnel, programs, and benefits...WRONG! Iran and China are bigger threats than ever and even defense planning has shifted from the Middle East to China, so why cut defense spending now? It is ludicrous and I am not talking about the artist!

Trump may not be the "GREAT COMMUNICATOR" like Reagan was, but defense is a Republican priority and our nation will remain strong now that Clinton has not been elected. He is a good man and has done a decent job despite the mess he was handed by Bush II, but we cannot afford to give Iran or China the upper-hand...THE RAMIFICATIONS WILL BE DISASTROUS IF WE DO!

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BMB BASIC TRAINING - Episode 7: "Values"

In this episode of BMB BASIC TRAINING, Chris discusses "values" or the lack thereof in society, American and around the world, today. Individuals, institutions, and nation states are in disarray today, and Chris believes it is because of a lack of or alienation from CORE VALUES. They either never had any values to begin with or have lost their way somehow.

Chris goes on to describe how to define values as well as how you can define your own values and goals. Without values and goals, people and institutions tend to act based on emotion, and that is not a smart way to act in a world where we depend on one another.

Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy helps people and groups learn to focus on the present moment, StayPresent; develop resilience skills in order to be able to act more effectively when challenged by crisis, BeResilient; and how to define and commit to acting in accordance with those values...it does not get much simpler than that!

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BMB BASIC TRAINING - Episode 6 - "StayPresent, BeResilient, StayTheCourse" ™

In BMB BASIC TRAINING - Episode 6, entitled "StayPresent, BeResilient, StayTheCourse" ™, CombatCounselor describes the three pillars of Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy (BMBT), putting each in the proper context. Learn how to focus on the present moment (here and now), develop resilience skills, and live in accordance with your values.

Contentment and a value-driven life are yours with the knowledge and skills provided in BMBT and CombatCounselor helps you locate the path to your own enlightenment on CombatCounselor Channel and on his blog: CombatCounselor.com

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BMB BASIC TRAINING - Episode 5: "What is Mindfulness? How Do I StayPresent?"

Are you tired of being anxious or depressed? Have you tried everything, yet are still looking for the magic answer? Well, you've been wasting your time. That's right! The therapies and self-help books you have been so diligently following are all wrong! 

I'm Chris Sorrentino, better known as Combat Counselor. The answer to your problems is not in the content of your life or thoughts, but in the context. You've been looking at your problems from the wrong perspective! No wonder you never seem to get any better! 

My weekly series, BMB BASIC TRAINING, takes you through the details of my exciting new therapy, Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy. Episode 1, 2, 3, and 4 are already complete and in upcoming episodes I will answer questions from viewers about how BMBT works and how it can help you.

This week's question: "What is Mindfulness and how Do I StayPresent?" - Elisa F. - Lawrence, Kansas

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BMB BASIC TRAINING - Episode 4: "StayPresent, BeResilient, StayTheCourse"™

Are you tired of being anxious or depressed? Have you tried everything, yet are still looking for the magic answer? Well, you've been wasting your time. That's right! The therapies and self-help books you have been so diligently following are all wrong! 

I'm Chris Sorrentino, better known as Combat Counselor. The answer to your problems is not in the content of your life or thoughts, but in the context. You've been looking at your problems from the wrong perspective! No wonder you never seem to get any better! 

My weekly series, BMB BASIC TRAINING, takes you through the details of my exciting new therapy, Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy. Episode 1, 2, and 3 are already complete and in upcoming episodes I will answer questions from viewers about how BMBT works and how it can help you.

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BMB BASIC TRAINING Episode 3 - "The First Sessions"

In Episode 3, CombatCounselor answers the question: 

What happens in the first sessions of therapy? What can I expect? - Matt S. Colorado Springs, CO

CombatCounselor focuses on the therapeutic relationship, assessment, and the first phase of Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy (BMBT), the Body. He explains how diet,exercise, and sleep are critical to mental and physical health, giving some tips based on his experience and studies. Finally, he discusses mindful meditation of the breath, an integral part of BMBT and something he starts from the very beginning.

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Watch All 12 Episodes Of BMB Basic Training ... FREE ... With A New Episode Posted Every Saturday Morning

Now you can watch a new episode of BMB BASIC TRAINING with CombatCounselor starting every Saturday morning for 12 consecutive weeks!

BMB BASIC TRAINING focuses on mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy and the "100% natural" things you can do to eliminate anxiety and depression from your life. 

Chris Sorrentino (aka CombatCounselor) earned his B.A. in Psychology (1980) and an M.S. in Clinical Psychology (1982) at Cal State Los Angeles, becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in 1991 while an Associate Professor of Psychology at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Chris is a highly decorated veteran of four combat operations, having retired from the United States Air Force as a lieutenant colonel after 20 years of dedicated service to his country. 

In BMB BASIC TRAINING, Chris discusses Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy (BMBT), his proprietary approach to treatment as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

All 12 videos in the series, 3 hours and 15 minutes in total, will be published on this blog AT NO CHARGE every Saturday morning after 3:00 AM (PST). Unlike most "free" programs, there are no gimmicks because I have absolutely nothing sell. I am offering my 34 years of education and experience totally free in order to help you live an anxiety and depression-free life.

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BMB BASIC TRAINING - Epsode 2: "Client Beware"

In Episode 2 of BMB Basic Training, CombatCounselor explains the difference between different types of therapists (counselors, psychologists, life coaches, etc) and what to look for when hiring a therapist. Particularly important are licensure and certification, so ask to see their credentials before saying a word or paying a penny.

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BMB BASIC TRAINING - Episode 1: Introduction to Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy (BMBT)

Series "premier" of BMB BASIC TRAINING with CombatCounselor - Episode 1: An Introduction to Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy (BMBT)

BMB BASIC TRAINING is a YouTube series on the "CombatCounselor" Channel which focuses on mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy and the things you can do to eliminate anxiety and depression from your life. 

Chris Sorrentino (LPC, NCC) discusses Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy (BMBT), his proprietary approach to treatment as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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Free Video Series Now Available On CombatCounselor.com - Learn How To Eliminate Anxiety And Depression From Your Life Naturally

BMB BASIC TRAINING with CombatCounselor focuses on mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy and the "100% natural" things you can do to eliminate anxiety and depression from your life. 

Chris Sorrentino earned his B.A. in Psychology (1980) and an M.S. in Clinical Psychology (1982) at Cal State Los Angeles, becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in 1991 while an Associate Professor of Psychology at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Chris is a highly decorated veteran of four combat operations, having retired from the United States Air Force as a lieutenant colonel after 20 years of dedicated service to his country. Leading over 2,000 airmen during his career, Chris was highly respected by the men and women that worked for and with him as well as others he had the honor of serving with.

In BMB BASIC TRAINING, Chris discusses Body-Mind-Behavior Therapy (BMBT), his proprietary approach to treatment as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

All 12 videos in the series, 3 hours and 15 minutes in total, will be published on this blog AT NO CHARGE. There are no gimmicks because I have nothing sell. I am offering my 34 years of education and experience totally free in order to help you live an anxiety and depression-free life.

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Resilience: Armor for Your Mind

Listen carefully to what I say, but don't believe a word of it. Language and rule-governed behavior have severe limitations, experience does not.

We can't change evolution's work, but we can alter what we pay attention to (mindfulness) and how we REACT to "perceived" threat (acceptance).

Resilience is key to mental health and is something you can enhance through acceptance of and willingness toward aversive events. Are you focusing on the content of your life (thoughts, sensations, emotions) or on the context (what's happening right now)? You do have a choice.

NOW, GET OFF YOUR BUT! Yes, it's spelled right. Replace the word "but" with "and" and accept responsibility for your behavior and your life. Try it, see how it feels.

StayPresent ... StayTheCourse ... BeResilient!

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Anger Management ... Can You control Your Anger?

It is difficult, if not impossible, to manage or control anger. Control is the problem, not the solution. You can control many things in the world, but when you try to control what is between your ears, you will fail miserably. 

Dealing with anger issues can be very simple, yet extremely difficult, because you have learned to react the way you do. You cannot "unlearn" it because the mind is a one-way street of sorts, once "it" is in there, "it" is there for good. However, you can learn new ways of responding to angry thoughts, changing the context rather than the content. Let me briefly explain. 

You could practice accepting angry thoughts, which cause angry emotions, just as they are, non-judementally, in the present moment. Those thoughts, which may be true or valid, or may not be true or valid, are most likely not productive. So, by accepting the thoughts for what they are, merely thoughts, you can let yourself experience any valid anger rather than pushing it away or you can simply observe the thoughts and not attach any judgment or importance to them. In either case, you now have control over the process (context) and how you react to the thoughts.

I said it is simple because it is. It is as simple as accepting thoughts, sensations, behaviors, memories, and emotions for what they are and without judgement. Becoming competent at doing that is the difficult part. It takes practice, mindfulness practice, every day of the week for the rest of your life. Would you trade a life complicated by anger, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt (etc, etc) for one of calmness and tranquility if I told you it would take only 5 to 30 minutes a day?

The mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapies (DBT, ACT, MBMT) are not just for "crazy" people, but for anybody who is tired of letting their thoughts and emotions run their lives. It is a positive psychology in the sense that we train ourselves to look at negativity as a transient state and is based on the traditions of Zen Buddhism while incorporating modern, effective cognitive behavioral techniques based on the latest scientific research.

There are 15 episodes of BODY-MIND-BEHAVIOR (BMB) BASIC TRAINING on my YouTube channel: CombatCounselor Channel can read more on our website, www.KCCBT.com and my blog, The CombatCounselor Chronicle. You can also follow me on Twitter @CombatCounselor or LIKE my Facebook page: Like CombatCounselor on Facebook . You can also search using the terms mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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Resilience: Armor for Your Mind

Listen carefully to what I say, but don't believe a word of it. Language and rule-governed behavior have severe limitations, experience does not.

We can't change evolution's work, but we can alter what we pay attention to (mindfulness) and how we REACT to "perceived" threat (acceptance).

Resilience is key to mental health and is something you can enhance through acceptance of and willingness toward aversive events. Are you focusing on the content of your life (thoughts, sensations, emotions) or on the context (what's happening right now)? You do have a choice.

NOW, GET OFF YOUR BUT! Yes, it's spelled right. Replace the word "but" with "and" and accept responsibility for your behavior and your life. Try it, see how it feels.

StayTheCourse ... BeResilient!

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