| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 338 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Conscious care guides
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| Note |
"Reprinted and updated from Idiot's guides®: cognitive behavioral therapy." |
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Subtitle from cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part one: The basics of cognitive behavior (1. Understanding CBT ; 2. Interpreting your thoughts and feelings ; 3. Automatic thoughts, assumptions, and core beliefs ; 4. Understanding and measuring your emotions) -- Part two: CBT techniques (5. Setting goals for getting better ; 6. Visualization and imagery ; 7. Relaxation techniques and strategies ; 8. Mindfulness ; 9. Your inner narration ; 10. Testing your new beliefs) -- Part three: CBT for personal growth (11. Increasing your self-esteem ; 12. Overcoming perfectionism ; 13. Improving your relationships ; 14. Building assertiveness ; 15. Managing everyday stress) -- Part four: CBT for specific conditions and situations (16. Overcoming depression ; 17. Dealing with anxiety disorders ; 18. Controlling anger ; 19. Managing OCD ; 20. Developing a positive body image ; 21. CBT for grief ; 22. Physical illness) -- Part five: Moving forward (23. Knocking down obstacles to progress ; 24. Maintaining gains ; 25. Preparing to backslide ; 26. Internet-delivered CBT (iCBT) ; 27. Working with a therapist) |
| Summary |
Improve your outcomes by adjusting your thinking and changing your behavior with cognitive behavioural therapy. Are you struggling with destructive thoughts and self-defeating patterns? This book will help you discover powerful tools to identify and overcome anger, panic, stress, and other mood-related conditions by applying the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy to your daily life. This book helps you learn the skills you need to take steps towards improving your outcomes in life, simply by changing how you think. It includes: Practical tips and advice to help you deal with anxiety in your everyday life; Effective techniques for coping with anger issues, anxiety, and depression; Ways in which to keep mental health setbacks at bay and stay focused on your goals; A workbook with helpful exercises for developing a realistic and positive attitude and so much more! Did you know you have the ability to change your thinking and control your actions from the inside out? Whether you suffer from an anxiety disorder or OCD, an eating disorder or substance abuse, or you're simply unhappy with the results you're getting in life, you have the power to change the outcomes! CBT expert, Dr. Jayme Albin will show you how cognitive behavioral therapy can teach you how to think and act more constructively. Explore proven CBT techniques that will help you to identify and overcome self-defeating patterns, and develop a realistic and positive attitude. Keep the setbacks at bay, stay focused on your goals, and enjoy the results of your new outlook on life. |
| Subject |
Cognitive therapy.
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Behavior therapy.
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Behavior therapy. (OCoLC)fst00829929
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Cognitive therapy. (OCoLC)fst01432033
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| Added Author |
Bailey, Eileen, author.
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| Note |
At head of title: Conscious care guides |
| ISBN |
9781615649853 (paperback) |
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1615649859 (paperback) |
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