Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Applications Open: Elevate Your Mental Resilience with Rethink Wellbeing's CBT Program, published by Inga on April 7, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum.

Do you want to:

become more fullfilled, resilient, and productive?

practice evidence-based tools for self-management, to deal with blockers and stressors such as low concentration, motivation, mood, and self-esteem?

embark on that journey together with other ambitiously altruistic people?

People who are well do good better. In a rapidly evolving world where adaptability and innovation are paramount, compromised cognitive function due to mental health issues can severely limit one's own and one's team's performance and potential [e.g., 1, 2, 3].

We [at Rethink Wellbeing] are now accepting participants for this year's Mental Resilience Program! Reminder: last year, we served 50+ ambitious altruists, among those employees of 80,000 Hours, Effective Ventures, Rethink Priorities, and the Center for AI Safety, had nearly no dropout (3 people), a 90%+ recommendation rate, and significant pre-post effects on mental health, wellbeing, and productivity.

Individuals: Apply now in <20 min

via this form

as a participant to secure your spot in our upcoming summer cohort. Don't miss out - spaces are limited!

via this form to become a facilitator: our volunteer facilitators not only attend the program as participants but also receive expert-led community-based training, as well as certificates.

Organizations: Express interest

via this form in <2min in offering our program to your team or beneficiaries. It is better to invest in the well-being of your community today than tomorrow.

Summary

Managing your mind is key to managing your life. We [at

Rethink Wellbeing] deliver an online Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) Program. This program is designed to help improve mental wellbeing and productivity of ambitiously altruistic people. Using the latest psychotherapeutic and behavior change techniques, participants attend weekly group sessions together with 5-8 well-matched peers, led by a trained facilitator, and engage in readings and application of the learned tools in between the sessions.

This program requires 8 weeks of commitment, with a total of 4-6h/week. Usually, coaching or therapy costs $100-$200 for just one hour, and in our program, you'll get 9 sessions plus a community of like-minded individuals for 50-80% fewer costs, or for free if the cost would financially strain you.

Why Participate?

Evidence-Based Tools: Gain access to proven techniques rooted in Third Wave Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approaches (CBT). Through weekly group sessions and personalized exercises, you'll build practical skills to navigate life's obstacles with confidence.

Affordable Access:: We are committed to making this program accessible, offering it at a fraction of the cost of typical mental health-related services. We ensure that finances are not a barrier to accessing our program, and offer it for free to individuals for varied reasons. For those who contribute to covering the operational costs of their attendance by paying a small fee, we also offer a money-back guarantee.

Empowerment Through Community: People who want to do good better often find it hard to find like-minded individuals who understand them fully, and to connect in a supportive environment concerning mental health. Together, we'll tackle common challenges related to being ambitiously altruistic - such as low energy levels, anxiety, imposter syndrome, procrastination, poor sleep, and perfectionism.

What to Expect?

Practice-Based Learning: Dive into experiential exercises designed to make new skills second nature. From self-regulation to productivity, our curriculum covers a wide range of vital areas for personal growth.

Weekly Engagement: Commit to attending 2-hour group video...