Self-Coaching: How to Heal Anxiety and Depression

by Joseph J. Luciani

"A groundbreaking, fast-paced, action-oriented new training program for dealing with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, Self-Coaching is a dramatic and fresh departure from traditional therapeutic approaches and a motivational training program." -Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Making Peace with Your Past and Healing Anxiety Naturally

"An excellent contribution to the self-help literature, Self-Coaching provides the reader with powerful tools to heal anxiety and depression. Dr. Luciani's message is clear and You can be your own coach and take charge of your life. If you really want to help yourself, buy this book and use it."-Sam Menahem, Ph.D., author of When Therapy Isn't Enough

A Powerful New Program to Beat Anxiety and Depression

You can feel better, starting right now! Whether you're anxious or depressed, this innovative book will teach you how to change your way of thinking and improve your life. Using the revolutionary concept of Self-coaching, you'll follow simple steps that will help you overcome the thought patterns that lead to anxiety and depression. As you achieve a positive outlook, you'll learn how to maintain balance, clarity, and spontaneity each and every day at home, at work, and in all your relationships.

Self-Coaching will inspire, motivate, and liberate you. Dr. Luciani's approach has been proven time and again by his patients. And now he can help you too! Self-Coaching will show you how
* Develop a fresh way of thinking, leading to a healthy, adaptive way of living
* Follow winning strategies so you can accomplish what you want in life
* Use the self-talk technique to coach yourself back to health

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology, Health, Mental Health, Personal Development, How To

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 2001

About the author

Dr. Joe has been a practicing clinical psychologist for more than forty years. He's the internationally best-selling author of the Self-Coaching series of books, published in ten languages. He's written articles and been featured in numerous national magazines and newspapers, including O, The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, USA Today, Fitness, Health, Shape, and Body and Soul. He appears frequently on national TV, radio, and the Internet.

Reviews

[Joseph Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this is primarily for those who have major issues with anxiety and depression, I enjoyed the way the author broke down issues that people have every day, particularly handling momentary anxiety, or momentary withdrawal. The self-coaching is a behaviour therapy, a way of stepping back and looking at unfolding events without negatively distorting them through our own neuroses.

[Andrea Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the book my counselor asked me to read to help with my anxiety. This is the only self help book I've ever read in my life, so I'll be interested to see if the strategy in this book works for me.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this several years ago and decided to read in anticipation of the New Year. I think I was in a different place when I purchased it, and it would have worked better for that me. I think it had several good ideas and exercises but I just did not feel connected to the material.

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit disappointing.

[Fady · Rating 5 out of 5]

It really works. You have to be serious about applying the techniques provided to feel the real gain and to get rid of anxiety and depression.

[Kirsten · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gained a few good points in this book. Difficult to read and lengthy though.

[Taylor Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great
The author done more than enough to fill you in on your steps to beat anxiety and depression!
If you have ether I highly recommend this book
It will fill you in with all the tips

[Scott Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just okay. Some great advice but not one I would base my life on. Kind of a name dropper. Overall useful things if you just need a little motivational help.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

one of the better "self-help" books i've read on the subject . . .

[Bonnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will probably add a star or two when I get good at the principles in this book. I'm hopeful that they will help.

[Daniel Lemire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too much repetition, but a good process.

[Fred · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just OK

[Chandra Kontsiotis · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED!!!!! helped so much

[Thalarctos · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was OK, but I lost interest partway through.

[Farah · Rating 5 out of 5]

wish i had the copy of this book :(( srsly :((