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."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #88 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 348 pages

Review
"…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)

Review
"...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."

Customer Reviews

CBT for Dummies
At first glance a lot of the information in this book seems like common sense but, as the authors explain, it is quite rare for us to act in these ways. We tend to act in ways that are harmful to ourselves and our relationships and this book goes some way to showing you how to break out of these past moulds and create new ways of behaving. It follows the basic 'dummies' format, with various icons, cartoons, clear headings and 'part of tens' at the back, so if you know the format you will know what to expect. This book introduces CBT, helps you spot errors in your thinking, helps you define problems and goals, focuses on a few specific problems (like OCD, anger and low self esteem), helps you move on from past events and overcome obstacles, looks at ways to maintain your progress and to find a CBT professional, as well as way more besides. This also has an appendix with useful contacts and another of various CBT forms that you can use. Overall this is very comprehensive and I think that if you take the time to utilise the information explained to you and stick with it, this should offer up some real results. It is worth noting that even if you have no major issues that seem to be crippling your actions or outlook, this book still has much to offer to help you live more meaningfully and make small changes to get that little bit more out of life. A clear, informative read.

BRAIN POWER
Wow!
This book has gotta be good 'cos all 15 people who reviewed it before me gave it 5 stars.
Now THATS the power of positive thinking!!
Its better than anti-depressants too.
And no. I am not having any issues with middle aged cynicism.
It really is a good book.
Only use sparingly on angsty(?), moody teenagers, though lol.

THIS BOOK IS A LIFE SAVER
I've only read a couple of chapters so far and I'm already full of positive thinking and belief in myself and my ability to recover from post natal depression. The descriptions of depressive behaviour are so accurate, I feel the authors really understand what I've been going through. I feel as though the book was written with me in mind sometimes! The advice given is a lot of common sense and its achievable. I feel anyone whose struggled to find someone to understand their condition will be uplifted just by reading this book. I feel as though finally somebody out there really understands what's been going on in my head and so is very well qualified to help me recover. This book is a lifesaver, if I'd found it sooner I would have been much further on in my recovery. Everybody out there should read this book as it would be beneficial to anyone, with or without depression.