Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies

I used this book as a supplement to one-on-one therapy. There’s a lot of practical exercises that I find help me combat negative thoughts. And a lot of very good advice and explanations.Everything is explained in a simple, straightforward manner with an occasional touch of humour.The first copy I bought had pages that were glued shut. When I tried separating the paper, it would rip! Thankfully Amazon sent me a new copy.

I love that it keeps it simple. It also gives tips and hints that add depth to the meat of the chapter. This book covers many many issues that people deal with, some of which may not apply to you, but that's okay! Life is always changing and, while it may not apply to you today, it very well could many tomorrows from today. This is a book that should be kept in the home and re-read over and over again as a reminder of the proper way to view our feelings and thoughts. It has helped me tremendously with rumination and negativity. Without spilling my guts in this review, let's just say that we all have periods in our life in which rethinking our initial reaction would be to our best benefit. I loved the section where it spoke about up to at least nine different ways to interpret the same situation!!!! I have to admit that its true. Our feelings and beliefs shape the way we interpret life. I highly recommend everyone make use of this book for improving on life's journey.

I ordered this book a few weeks after finishing High Intensity CBT treatment with a therapist for social anxiety.Although the treatment helped me, I wanted to further my own education about how to tackle my cognitive distortions which have impacted me since a very early age (until now, treated them as fact)What I really liked so far:- The way the writers regularly provided examples for two people's reaction to a situation, such as leaving a job interview. One reaction would be a highly sabotaging one that I could relate to, whereas the other would be more accepting and mindful.- The templates provided such as the vicious flower, graded hierarchy of anxiety and the ABC forms, which was similar material which I worked with in therapy. If you're well versed with Microsoft Word you can create similar forms in your own tables then tackle unhelpful thoughts daily in an organised folder (consistency is key!)- The Negative Thinking Styles chapter. This was the sticking point for me, and the most regular part of the book I end up coming back to. Two of my favourite thinking styles I've noticed is fortune telling and labelling (although since I've been reading this book, they're becoming my least favourite!)- How the book approaches a wide range of issues to tackle such as anger, anxiety, depression and obsessions.- How quick you can see results after implementing the techniques. Some of my recent behavioural experiments include sitting in a busy public square for extended time, slowing my pace to reduce anxious feelings, reducing labelling about my skin condition, stopping negative thinking in the supermarket and with communication at work like with conference calls.What I didn't like:- I suppose there was certain sections which did not apply to my circumstance significantly such as addictions to substances but that was far few in between.There is a lot of useful information for anyone experiencing phycological issues and I recommend not to be concerned about price and just buy it (I rarely leave reviews!)I've recently bought their recommended resources such as Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness, Self-Esteem for Dummies and their CBT Workbook for Dummies 2nd edition.Can't wait to tackle my negative thinking styles even further! A big hand to the writers.

Like the book. Good advice

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