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| Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Authors: Rob Willson, Rhena Branch
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 132
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 348
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0470018380
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.89142
EAN: 9780470018385
ASIN: 0470018380
Publication Date: December 16, 2005
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"?I think clinicians could find useful sections in this book?" (The Psychologist, September 2006) "Well?written series" (Woman?s Weekly, 15th March 2007) "...[an] excellent book" (First, Monday 5th November 2007) "Don?t be put off by the title ? this is one of the most comprehensive guides to CBT." (Sunday Times, Monday 17th December 2007)
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"...reveals commonsense ways to improve your mind and mood..." (The Sun, March 2006) "?I think clinicians could find useful sections in this book?" (The Psychologist, September 2006) "Well?written series" (Woman?s Weekly, 15th March 2007) "...[an] excellent book" (First, Monday 5th November 2007) "Don?t be put off by the title ? this is one of the most comprehensive guides to CBT." (Sunday Times, Monday 17th December 2007)
Sunday Times, Monday 17th December 2007
"Don't be put off by the title - this is one of the most comprehensive guides to CBT."
Product Description
"We all have aspects of ourselves that we would like to change, but many of us believe that a leopard can?t change its spots ? if that?s you, stop there! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies will help identify unhealthy modes of thinking ? such as ?a leopard can?t change it?s spots?! ? that have been holding you back from the changes you want. CBT can help whether you?re seeking to overcome anxiety and depression, boost self?esteem, lose weight, beat addiction or simply improve your outlook in your professional and personal life."
Synopsis
"We all have aspects of ourselves that we would like to change, but many of us believe that a leopard can't change its spots - if that's you, stop there! "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies" will help identify unhealthy modes of thinking - such as "a leopard can't change it's spots"! - that have been holding you back from the changes you want. CBT can help whether you're seeking to overcome anxiety and depression, boost self-esteem, lose weight, beat addiction or simply improve your outlook in your professional and personal life."
From the Back Cover
Learn to challenge negative thoughts before they take hold Straightforward advice to help you feel like you again Whether you?re trying to fight anxiety and depression, beat addiction, or simply lose weight, the key to success is learning how to think differently. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a practical, sensible, and effective approach to help you master your thoughts and think constructively, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies is the easiest and fastest way to get started. Discover how to - Turn negative thoughts into positive action
- Regain your sense of perspective
- Break the spiral of anxiety and depression
- Use CBT techniques in the real world
- Treat phobias and eating problems
About the Author
Rob Willson, BSc, MSc, Dip SBHS, has worked for the Priory Hospital North London for a number of years as a CBT therapist. Rob also teaches and supervises trainee therapists at Goldsmith?s College, University of London, and has his own practice in North London. His first book was Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Constable & Robinson, 2005), co?written with Dr David Veale.
Rob has done numerous newspaper and radio interviews about CBT. More rarely he?s appeared on television discussing understanding and treating body image problems. His particular interests include the research and treatment of obsessional problems, and applying CBT in group and self?help formats. Rhena Branch, MSc, Dip CBT, is an accredited CBT therapist and works with the Priory Hospital North London as a CBT therapist. She also has her own practice in North London and supervises on the Masters? course at Goldsmith College, University of London.
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very practical March 22, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I'm no expert on cbt or any type of psychology and I'm always slightly wary. CBT, however, was recommended to me by a psychologist to assist me to help my client group - troubled young people. I love the 'for Dummies' series as they are really easy to read but provide you with quite a broad knowledge for a layman. There is a wealth of sound practical advice in this book for everybody and I can't believe how much I'm learning about myself and my incorrect thinking and its effects. This book requires a lot of concentration (although the style of writing is easy) and effort to think the material through and also to complete the exercises but it really is life-changing. I don't know if it works really well for serious mental health problems but it is certainly working for me and I will most definitely be presenting the practices to the young people I work with.
the best approach to solving life issues March 7, 2008
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
The cognitive approach to the mind is by far the most empirically sound way to deal with emotional problems. This book helps us to understand the science behind the method. I would only add the book FREE YOUR MIND by Anthony Stultz as a companion. Stultz shows us the ancient roots of CBT in Eastern wisdom and offers and updated system that incorporates the best of Buddhist insight and Western technique.
Stop ruminating , start living February 18, 2008
27 out of 30 found this review helpful
I know nothing about clinical depression but it is much bandied about. We all feel down from time to time and I am sure there are are those amongst us who hide behind this so as to wallow in their own self pity.
The most common thing you can do and I see it in both myself and other is ruminative thinking. That is allowing things to go round and round in your head. I see it with people who will not make a decision for fear of making the wrong decision. They defend this behaviour because they think by taking no decision they will not make another mistake.
It was the most important lesson from this book. Do not indulge in ruminative thinking.
Fill your life up with things to do so that you do not have time to keep thinking about all your problems .
I also liked the section of spotting errors in your thinking . It is easy to think somehow you are being a realist by accepting current cynical opinions such as turning molehills into mountains, overgeneralising and not thinking efficiently .
For the last few years I have had a set of goals in both my private and business life. It gives me plenty to do and stops me ruminating about my past " failures".
Also I try and practice mindfulness from meditation whereby you live in the moment and experience what you are doing right now.It is a form of concentration and can take you mind off the past and the future. dealing with the present is a full time occupation
A very good informative book on what could be a complicated subject. A must read who want to change their lives.
Excellent November 22, 2007
7 out of 19 found this review helpful
This book is based on the NLP principles that work so excellently in "The Ultimate Guide To Cosmic Ordering, Empower Your Destiny: Take Control of Your Life" by Andronicos Andronicou. I found it to be full of insight. It is written with clarity and simplicity. I believe it to be a must have if you want to change your life.
An excellent self-help book November 8, 2007
39 out of 39 found this review helpful
I cannot commend this book highly enough, speaking as someone who has benefitted greatly from the common sense approach of CBT described in this book. It is written in an easy to understand manner and I felt immediate benefits from reading this book. CBT won't change your life overnight but if you are prepared to put in the effort then I have found that my life is changing for the better. Old, negative ways of thinking, which I had believed would never change, have been replaced with a more positive attitude and outlook.
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