Book description
Although the current economic crisis creates a sense of urgency, we
have always had and will always have a large number of people who are
unemployed. For many, it is the most difficult time that they have ever
faced. Without help, the unemployed face an increased risk of binge
drinking, depression, anxiety and suicide. For many, there is a
decreased quality of mental health, life satisfaction and objective
physical wellbeing. Most feel alone and helpless.
Dr Robert Leahy has worked with many unemployed people over the years,
examining the psychological consequences of unemployment and exploring
ways to help people cope with the emotional fallout of losing their job.
This book gives readers psychological tools to handle their period of
unemployment and simple, self-help strategies that can be used
immediately to help them feel better and act better. The book draws on
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as well as practices such as
mindfulness to help readers boost their self-esteem and confidence,
decrease anxiety and feelings of helplessness, and develop resilience
and strength going forward. Robert L. Leahy (B. A., M. S., Ph. D.,
Yale University), Director of The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy,
completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry,
University of Pennsylvania Medical School under the direction of Dr
Aaron Beck, the founder of cognitive therapy. Dr Leahy is the
Past-President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies, Past-President of the International Association of Cognitive
Psychotherapy, Past-President of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy,
Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy (NYC), and
Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell
University Medical School. Dr Leahy is the Honorary Life-time President,
New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association and a
Distinguished Founding Fellow, Diplomate, of the Academy of Cognitive
Therapy. He has received the Aaron T. Beck award for outstanding
contributions in cognitive therapy. He is the author and editor of over
21 books, including The Worry Cure
(Piatkus, 2006).
