Book description
Facing difficult situations is part of our everyday lives, but we can
easily feel overwhelmed and become drawn into a depressive state.
However, this book illustrates that, by using a range of
self-counselling techniques to explore our inner world of thoughts and
feelings, it is possible to overcome our problems and move on. Through a
logical sequence of chapters, each containing a series of tasks,
role-playing examples, illuminative illustrations, challenging questions
and useful self-help exercises, the reader will gain a practical
understanding of the different counselling techniques and the power and
effectiveness of cognitive and rational emotive behavioural therapies.
Tackling a wide range of issues, including relationship problems,
bringing up children, bullying, work pressures, stress, anger, grief,
morale and assertiveness, this down-to-earth guide to dealing with
depression represents an essential DIY kit for achieving a more positive
and healthy outlook on life. Facing difficult situations is part of
our everyday lives, but we can easily feel overwhelmed and become drawn
into a depressive state. However, this book illustrates that, by using a
range of self-counselling techniques to explore our inner world of
thoughts and feelings, it is possible to overcome our problems and move
on. Through a logical sequence of chapters, each containing a series of
tasks, role-playing examples, illuminative illustrations, challenging
questions and useful self-help exercises, the reader will gain a
practical understanding of the different counselling techniques and the
power and effectiveness of cognitive and rational emotive behavioural
therapies. Tackling a wide range of issues, including relationship
problems, bringing up children, bullying, work pressures, stress, anger,
grief, morale and assertiveness, this down-to-earth guide to dealing
with depression represents an essential DIY kit for achieving a more
positive and healthy outlook on life.
