Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dummies

by Rob Wilson

Genres: Self Help, Psychology

414 pages, Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Richard Schwindt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books on CBT as a rule are well done. I suspect that CBT therapists, running the risk of their subject matter being too boring, have to be amusing communicators. That particularly true when CBT therapists are relegated to treatment compounds where they force depressed people to do every damn bit of homework. Frankly, once understood, CBT is the most flexible of day to day tools. People find their own ways of making it work for them. It can even be used effectively on people in a hypnotic trance. This book is straightforward, well written and full of useable information. Almost everyone will walk away with something they can think about or try. It is up there with "Mind over Mood" and David Burn's work on my recommended reading list for clients. Recommended for everyone.

[Stephanie Keil · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like "Dummies" books and their competitor, "Complete Idiot's Guides." They give good introductions to topics, some of which I would like to explore deeper. Before jumping into any sort of scholarly reads I see if there is a "Dummies" or "Idiot's" book available.

CBT was recommended to me by a psychiatrist and, using the above philosophy, I obtained a copy of said book. Good introduction to CBT; read first before diving into more in-depth and difficult CBT books.

[Bea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for all. We all have something valuable to learn from reading this insightful book. I suggest reading it from cover to cover and in order. If you skip a section you feel might not be applicable to your or a friend’s or family member’s situation, you risk missing a nugget of truth. Read this with care and think about what you are reading. Slow and steady worked best for me.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really useful intro to CBT. Lets you get working with it almost right away. I am a psychiatric nurse and used each chapter to build a curriculum for psychoeducational groups for my clients.

The last few chapters are mostly fluff and a pep talk.

[Antonela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good general strategies for dealing with emotions. I found it useful, practical and not like those"self-help" kind of books.

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[Cindy Buckshon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book very practical in learning to practice and apply CBT skills to help manage bipolar disorder and anxiety symptoms.