Because Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy facilitates more realistic thinking and provides effective relaxation techniques, stress is reduced dramatically.  The anxiety associated with stress is frequently associated with future-oriented thinking and the cognitive distortion of ‘fortune-telling’.  Mindfulness Meditation brings the attention to the present and thus, in and of itself dramatically reduces anxiety and stress.  The Emotional Intelligence component of Wisdom Therapy further facilitates positive social interaction that yet further reduces stress.