Description
Book SynopsisSimple, effective techniques for developing a healthier attitude toward life and finding the confidence you need to achieve your goals Offering simple, time-tested techniques for zeroing in on and rewriting negative, self-destructive patterns of thought and behavior that a person can acquire over a lifetime, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a powerful therapeutic approach that has been proven to be highly effective in helping overcome an array of psychological and behavioral problems, from eating disorders and drug addiction to low self-esteem and phobias. Written by one of the world''s most recognized CBT therapist teams, this book focuses on one of the greatest barriers to happiness and success at work and in life: lack of confidence.
- Powerful CBT techniques for becoming more confident, motivated and persuasive and for mastering anxiety and low self-esteem
- Comprehensive in scope this guide to CBT fundamentals makes an ideal handbook for people in
Table of Contents
Confidence and Success ix
Using CBT xiii
Step 1: Identify What You Want 1
Step 2: Gather Information 25
Step 3: Set Achievable Goals 61
Step 4: Create a Plan 101
Step 5: Take Action 137
Step 6: Keep Focus on the Goal with Feedback 183
Goal Achieved – Now What? 211
About the Authors 217
Acknowledgements 219
Index 221
