Description
Book SynopsisIncludes practical exercises for banishing negative thoughts before they take hold. This book offers a practical, sensible approach, and helps you to master your thoughts and thinking constructively. It deals with techniques for beating anxiety or depression, boosting your self-esteem, losing weight, or simply improving your outlook on life.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Pinpointing Primary Principles 7
Chapter 1: Exploring the Basics of CBT 9
Chapter 2: Recognising Problematic Thinking Patterns 21
Chapter 3: Taking Toxic Thinking In Hand 35
Chapter 4: Experiencing Experiments 49
Chapter 5: Where’s Your Head At? Controlling Your Concentration 57
Part II: Pinning Down Problems and Giving Yourself Goals 71
Chapter 6: Getting Emotional 73
Chapter 7: Targeting Troublesome Tactics 93
Chapter 8: Getting Goal Directed 113
Part III: Putting CBT into Practice 125
Chapter 9: Taking An Axe To Anxiety 127
Chapter 10: Attacking Addictive Behaviours and Attitudes 145
Chapter 11: Being Better Friends With Your Body 161
Chapter 12: Dealing a Blow to Depression 177
Chapter 13: Overcoming Obsessions and Cutting Out Compulsions 187
Chapter 14: Lifting Low Self-Esteem 203
Chapter 15: Maintaining Relationships 219
Part IV: Forging into the Future 231
Chapter 16: Examining and Changing Long-Standing Beliefs 233
Chapter 17: Consolidating Conviction in New Core Beliefs 253
Chapter 18: Delving Into Personal Development 267
Chapter 19: Rupturing Roadblocks to Recovery 277
Chapter 20: Putting into Practice Principles of Positive Living 293
Part V: The Part of Tens 309
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Working with Professionals 311
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep 317
Chapter 23: Ten Reasons to Never Give Up 323
Index 329
