The everything guide to cognitive behavioral therapy
Subtitle: learn positive and mindful techniques to change negative behaviors
By: Ellen Bowers
Series: Everything series; Everything series
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 303
ISBN-13: 9781440556715
Subjects: Popular works; Cognitive therapy
Other titles: Cognitive behavioral therapy
Description: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular method of therapeutic treatment that involves examining both your thoughts and your actions. Proven to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, and eating and mood disorders, CBT helps you change dysfunctional emotions and thinking into positive, mindful, and compassionate behavior--toward yourself and others. The Everything Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an informed but sensitive beginner's guide to this process, offering guidance on: How CBT works as a treatment program; Transforming negative thoughts into positive actions; CBT and anxiety, depression, and mood disorders; Using CBT to advance professionally; Setting positive, attainable goals; Developing a solid and helpful feedback system. If you've been looking for a way to change your behavior or improve a negative mindset, this book is ideal for you. The Everything Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the first step in embracing a mindful, healthy outlook on life.--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 294-295) and index.
Table of contents: title: The basics of cognitive behavioral therapy; title: History of cognitive behavioral therapy; title: The thought/feeling relationship; title: Applications for cognitive behavioral therapy; title: The big D; title: depression; title: Managing anxiety; title: Dealing with anger; title: Cooperating with a therapist; title: Cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents; title: Affirmations; title: Tame your brain; title: Visualization; title: Use cognitive behavioral therapy for self-esteem; title: Cognitive behavioral therapy at work; title: Craft your responses; title: Attention; title: Cognitive behavioral therapy and the physical body; title: Overhaul your relationships; title: Mind: what is it?