Book description
An updated edition of the bestselling guide on reprogramming one's
negative thoughts and behaviour
Once the province of mental health professionals, CBT (or Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy) has gained wide acceptance as the treatment of
choice for anyone looking to overcome anxiety, manage anger, beat an
addiction, lose weight or simply gain a new outlook on life. Written
by two CBT therapists, this bestselling guide helps you apply the
principles of CBT in your everyday life-allowing you to spot errors in
your thinking; tackle toxic thoughts; refocus and retrain your
awareness; and finally, stand up to and become free of the fear,
depression, anger, and obsessions that have been plaguing you.
- Includes tips on establishing ten healthy attitudes for living as
well as ten ways to lighten up
- Helps you chart a path by defining problems and setting goals
- Offers advice on taking a fresh look at your past, overcoming any
obstacles to progress as well as ways to maintain your CBT gains
- Includes new and refreshed content, including chapters on how to
beat an addiction and overcome body image issues
With indispensable advice on finding your way out of the debilitating
maze of negative thoughts and actions, the book is brimming with
invaluable suggestions that will have even a confirmed pessimist well
armed for the journey forward.
Rhena Branch
and
Rob Willson
are CBT therapists who work in private practice in North London. They
both teach and supervise the MSc CBT course at Goldsmiths, having
previously worked at The Priory clinic in London. They are the
co-authors of
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook For Dummies
and
Boosting Self-Esteem For Dummies
.
