Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies
Enhance your outlook and develop new ways of thinkingCognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on how you react to a situation, encouraging you to create new thought patterns to combat destructive beliefs and actions. This bestselling guide to CBT helps you identify the negative modes of thinking that have been holding you back and shows you how to assess and combat them. With new content on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and on overcoming addiction, this book is your toolkit for success. Whether you want to rise above anxiety or depression, boost your self-esteem or simply improve your overall outlook, the building blocks for a happier life are right here.Read the signs – learn to explore your emotions and spot errors in your thinkingMaintain your mind – use psychological gardening to weed out negative thoughts and watch your positivity bloomSet the goalposts of success – train your sights on achievable tasks and look forward to the futureDon't be afraid – discover how to control your anxiety and learn to face your fearsKick the habit – develop key skills to eradicate addictions and problem behaviour from your everyday lifeOpen the book and find:Techniques to refocus and retrain your awarenessWhy some 'solutions' are actually causing you problemsWays to get rid of unhealthy guiltHow to tackle eating disorders and body dysmorphiaThe benefits of loosening your grip on controlWays to maintain and strengthen positive beliefsGuidance on accepting your past and enjoying the presentHow to lighten up and enjoy lifeLearn to:Identify and tackle toxic thought patternsBanish the behaviours that are holding you backUse CBT to overcome addiction, depression, anger, and moreReassess your past and address the present to achieve a happier, healthier life