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As such, the workbook will aide therapists in explaining the CBT model to cleints. The workbook contains activity pages that the reader can write on to undertake the activity or exercise.I would recommend this workbook for anyone wanting to overcome the specific problems that are the central features of this book, namely depression, anxiety, phobias, worry, anger, stress and panic. I would also recommend this book to CBT therapists to use with their clients as the authors use jargon-free and easy-to-read language that clients with no prior knowledge of CBT would easily understand. Thoughts & Feelings is a fantastic, easy-to-read self-help workbook utilising the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Furthermore, the activities are great at tackling the core thoughts that are believed to maintain common client problems such as depressionn or anxiety. Thoughts & Feelings contains chapters dedicated to common problems such as coping with panic, worry control, depressive thinking, overcoming phobias, controlling anger and relaxation techniques, such as mindfulness. CBT is a type of psychotherapy that has been extensively researched and validated for a range of mental health problems and is considered to be the treatment of choice for many disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific topic and contains some useful background information plus loads of exercises to help the reader deal with the problem.
With this and prayer one can't go wrong. This workbook is great for anyone. In this day and age where it is easy to go on emotional tangents whether you suffer from mental illness or not, this is a door of opportunity to really "think" before we act on thoughts that have no real bearing on reality.
It then directs you to how to determine which chapters and exercises will help for your own needs. This is for mild depression or OCD or similar problems that you feel you can deal with yourself with a good tool. This is essentially a mental health workbook. Even though I don't need all the chapters and exercises, I find myself reviewing chapters about worry and other topics that I find interesting and helpful. It is NOT a substitute for serious emotional or mental conditions. I find it concise, logical and easy to follow. The introduction explains that not all chapters are necessary to work through for all problems.
It makes so much sense and gives your good tips on dealing with it. This book is a tremendous help to people suffering from anxiety.
It is full of cognitive balancing skills and coping methods. I am on my third workbook. I have seen it heal anger, depression, anxiety and even help with self-esteem. One can use it alone or with a therapist. The first fell apart I used it with clients so much. The second was cast by the wayside when the third edition came out because of the amazing new chapter on mindfulness.
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