Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies

by Rob Willson and Rhena Branch

Book Overview

"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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470018380
• ISBN13: 9780470018385
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

An exceptional resource for people, patients and professionals!

This is an exceptional book with tons of practical and accessible information to help people struggling with emotional issues such as depression, anger, and anxiety. It is comprehensive in its scope covering everything from CBT concepts, sleep hygiene and mindfulness. This is a book that can help everyone from a person wanting to improve the quality of their life to a mental health professional working with clients. There were two minor things that I noticed. First, the book appears to be written by an individual from the U.K. There are several instances where the British spelling of words are used (e.g. offence versus offense). (I initially thought the words were misspelled!) Second, some of the worksheets are little difficult to read and were not optimally transposed for the Kindle version. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone interesting in learning more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how to apply it in their daily life. It's easily to understand and fun to read! A great buy for your Kindle and an exceptional resource for self-help/mental health!

Works Great For Adult ADHD

At 50 years old I finally discovered I have severe ADHD (combined type) and ODD. After 30 days of Vyvanse 70mg, my brain has lost the battle for power. Switching to 60mg was when the breakthrough came. I previously tried every anti-depressant out there, and none worked. CBT is the perfect match for my new brain, and the real me can finally surface.

Cognitive behavioural therapy for dummies

This is a great introductory book to the world of CBT. The author uses easy-to-understand language and uses helpful diagrams and worksheets to aide in explanation. The book contains great information on thoughts and emotions in early chapters, and then provides information on more specific issues such as obsessions, depression, and anxiety, in later chapters. Although classified as a self-help book, I recommend this book to students and practitioner's of CBT as it is a useful reference to help get your head around the nuts and bolts of CBT. The book also will help you grasp the basic principles of CBT in a way that will allow you to explain it to your clients. You can also recommend that your clients read chapters of the book whilst they undergo therapy. Don't be swayed or embarrassed by the "For Dummies" title-- this is really a great book on CBT written by experienced CBT therapists who will help you understand what CBT is all about.

Great, informative book!

Very well written and easy to understand. The authors did an excellent job in researching their material, and putting it in layman's terms. The course includes some forms to be filled out as you read through the book. These forms gave me insite into ways to have a happier, less stress filled life!

GOOD SOLID CBT WORKBOOK

CBT is recognised as one of the most successful means of dealing with a variety of psychological problems. Trouble is that up till now, you need to spend thousands on talking to a therapist. What if there was a book you could work through, either with your therapist or if you are capable then on your own? What if there was a book that enables you to get more value out of your counselling and learn to cope more quickly and more effectively with your problems? I believe that CBT for Dummies is that sort of book. It is a very well structured, effective book that will help you come to terms with problems such as depression, bipolar2, obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress. It is not a book to be read but one you slowly work through, doing the exercises. When I did the 1st exercise called the ABC, (activity belief, consequence), I realized I'd got value for money but the book contains a dozen more. The down side to this book? It won't cure psychological problems but then I believe that nothing will. It will however give you powerful coping strategies. The book requires work, sometimes quite uncomfortable work. I would recommend that you have the safety net of a CBT therapist that you can call on if things get too uncomfortable. I've had depression problems for over 40 years, triggered by a rough childhood and fighting in one of those ugly wars of Africa. After working with the book for four months, I'm starting to have a day or two, sometimes almost a week when I feel normal. (just a pity I didn't find a book like this 30 years ago...)