Naumita Rishi - CBT Therapist, Gurgaon

12/08/2025

💬 “When you hear their worry, you help them hear their own bravery.”

Nervousness in children isn’t just about what’s happening — it’s about the thoughts they have before it happens.Learn how helping a nervous child recognise their “body clues” can make all the difference.

👉 Read the blog here: https://www.naumitarishi.com/post/helping-a-nervous-child?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=scribbles_emotions_series

Nervousness in children isn’t just about the situation — it’s about the thoughts that spark those feelings. Learn how helping a nervous child notice their “body clues” can turn worry into small steps of bravery. This keeps the tone consistent with the post, includes helping a nervous child...

01/08/2025

Do you expect the worst when meeting someone new?

A casual comment… a delay in reply… and suddenly, your mind spins a story of rejection, conflict, or danger.

This post explores the “expecting the worst” thinking trap — a common pattern where we assume something bad will happen in new or uncertain situations, especially with strangers.

It’s protective, yes. But it also quietly steals away connection, safety, and growth.

If you’ve caught yourself saying:

“They probably don’t like me.”

“Something bad is going to happen.”

“I better stay quiet to avoid drama…”

…this post might resonate with you.

Read it here:

🔗 https://www.naumitarishi.com/post/relationship-thinking-trap-expecting-the-worst

Drop a thought.

Share it with someone who overthinks new encounters.

We sometimes walk into conversations or relationships expecting rejection or harm. This blog explores how the trap of expecting the worst can limit trust, connection, and joy—and how to think differently.

30/07/2025

Relationship Thinking Trap: Mind Reading

Do you ever assume you know what someone is thinking?

“He’s definitely upset with me.”
“She’s pretending to be nice.”
“They think I’m not good enough.”

That’s mind reading—a sneaky thought pattern that quietly damages relationships.

This blog explores how CBT helps you pause, ask, and connect better—without getting stuck in imagined narratives.

📖 Read here: https://www.naumitarishi.com/post/relationship-thinking-trap-mind-reading

💬 What’s your go-to mind reading thought?

Do you ever assume you know what someone is thinking? That they’re upset with you, annoyed, or judging? This trap, called 'mind reading', can block real connection and create unnecessary hurt. Learn how to shift it with a CBT approach.

29/07/2025

Relationship Thinking Trap: Judging Too Soon

Snap judgments feel natural—but they often block deeper connection.

This blog explores how CBT helps us break this mental shortcut.

🧠 “A first impression is just a starting point—not the whole story. People are more than one moment.”

🔗 Read the full post:
https://www.naumitarishi.com/post/relationship-thinking-trap-judging-too-soon

Drop your thoughts—ever seen this trap play out?

We all judge people quickly—but what happens when those impressions stick? This blog explores the snap judgment trap in relationships and how CBT can help you think more flexibly.

28/07/2025

Do you find yourself switching between idealising and criticising people?

One moment they’re perfect. The next — they're unbearable.

This is a common thinking trap called black and white thinking in relationships — and it shapes how we judge, disconnect, and react.

This post explores how it works — and how you can gently shift it.

Relationship Thinking Trap: Black and White Pattern👉 Read here:

https://www.naumitarishi.com/post/relationship-thinking-trap-black-and-white-pattern

Does this resonate with how you process conflict or disappointment?

Black and white thinking in relationships leads us to label people as all good or all bad. This blog explores the emotional cost of this trap and how CBT-based strategies can help us relate with more nuance, empathy, and connection.

27/07/2025

Ever find yourself picking apart someone’s behaviour, focusing only on what they did wrong?

It's something we all do — but this subtle habit can quietly harm our relationships.

This short read explores the first thinking pattern in my new blog series:“Relationship Trap: Focusing on Flaws”

Learn how this trap works and what to do instead.

Share if this sounds familiar.

https://www.naumitarishi.com/post/relationship-trap-focusing-on-flaws

Why do we fixate on what’s wrong in others? This blog explores a common relationship trap—and how to shift your perspective using empathy and CBT-based strategies to build deeper, healthier connections.

23/07/2025

Two children. Same surprise test.One feels panic. One feels curious.Why?Because it’s not the event that creates emotion. It’s the thought behind it.

In my latest blog, I explore how this simple CBT insight explains so many of our emotional responses.

🌟 https://www.naumitarishi.com/post/same-event-different-feelings-why-our-thoughts-matter-more-than-we-realise

This principle also powers my new workbook Feeling Decoder — helping children catch tricky thoughts early.

What we feel isn’t just about what happens — it’s about what we think about what happens. This blog explores why thoughts matter more than events when it comes to emotions.

23/07/2025

Same moment. Different thoughts. Different feelings.
That’s how emotional learning begins — and how CBT helps children make sense of their inner world.

This visual is from Feeling Decoder – Agent in Training, my CBT-based workbook designed to help children understand emotions with curiosity, not fear.

Want to explore the full workbook or see the complete CBT pin series?

Scan the code below or click the links in the comments.

21/07/2025

New visual just shared on Pinterest!

Kids often feel anxious in everyday situations like a “Surprise Test” — but it’s the thoughts they have that fuel those big feelings.

This image from my Feeling Decoder workbook introduces the CBT model in a simple, child-friendly way.

Created for ages 4–10. Loved by parents, teachers, and therapists.

💬 What do you think of this visual approach?
📌 View the Pin: https://pin.it/15MGw0rpW

🕵️‍♂️ More secret agent missions coming soon…

CBT Model for Kids – What Happens Inside Your Mind?

14/03/2025

Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed Holi !!

04/02/2025

A Game-Changer for Emotional Education: Our Self-Awareness Workbook is Coming Soon! 🌟

At Cheshtha Counseling & Psychotherapy Services, we believe that emotional intelligence isn’t just an add-on—it’s a core life skill that children need to thrive. Yet, most resources focus only on naming emotions without guiding kids on what to do next.

This is where our new self-awareness workbook comes in—a CBT-inspired, interactive tool designed to help children explore and manage emotions in a hands-on, engaging way!

Presenting the cover of our upcoming workbook!

- Built for schools, educators, and mental health professionals who want structured emotional learning tools.
- No more vague “stay calm” advice—practical, step-by-step exercises that help kids understand emotions deeply.
- Includes a Parent’s Guide for those supporting emotional development at home.

We’re opening limited early access soon!

Interested in using this resource? DM us or drop a comment below!

26/01/2025

Happy Republic Day! 🇮🇳 Let’s celebrate the spirit of unity, diversity, and the rich heritage of our nation. Together, let’s strive to uphold the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Jai Hind! 🌟