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The Clinician's Guide to CBT Using Mind Over Mood

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This authoritative guide has been completely revised and expanded with over 90% new material in a new step-by-step format. It details how, when, and why therapists can make best use of each chapter in Mind Over Mood, Second Edition (MOM2) in individual, couple, and group therapy. Christine A. Padesky's extensive experience as a CBT innovator, clinician, teacher, and consultant is reflected in compelling therapist–client dialogues that vividly illustrate core CBT interventions and management of challenging dilemmas. Fully updated, the book offers research-based guidance on the use of MOM2 to treat anxiety disorders, depression, anger, guilt, shame, relationship problems, and personality disorders. Invaluable therapy tips, real-life scenarios, and troubleshooting guides in each chapter make this the essential MOM2 companion for novice and experienced therapists alike. First edition title: Clinician’s Guide to Mind Over Mood.
 
New to This Edition
*Detailed instructions on how, when, and why to use each of MOM2’s 60 worksheets.
*Expanded coverage of effective use of thought records, behavioral experiments, and imagery.
*Shows how to flexibly tailor MOM2 to address particular anxiety disorders, using distinct principles and protocols.
*Incorporates evidence-based practices from positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
*Updated practice guidelines throughout, based on current clinical research.
*More content on using MOM2 for therapist self-study and in training programs and classrooms.

See also Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think.

488 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 11, 1995

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October 21, 2017
This book has staying power. I was recommending it twenty-five years ago and I recommend it now. It is written at a level that works for someone who has difficulty with technical books but it isn't insulting to those who are well educated. This is important since there are stacks of them out there and therapists "prescribe" it to many. The final piece - the thought record - is a valuable tool that can be used for any difficult emotion, though the book is primarily directed towards those suffering from depression. Not everybody takes to cognitive therapy and some suffering from depression can't summon the memory and concentration to the tasks within but I tell my clients that this book rewards perseverance. Have a look; the beauty of cognitive approaches is that they can be used over a lifetime. While I have no problem with a client who with their doctor decides to go with meds, this book remains valuable and has no known side effects.
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July 20, 2025
CBT, terapie poznawczo behawioralna, oceniana jest jako najskuteczniejsza. Podrecznik daje bardzo szczegolowy opis w jaki sposob mozna zmienic przekonania, jak pracowac z pacjentem, jakie schematy stosowac, nawet jakich konkretnie narzedzi czy argumentow uzywac. cala ksiazka jest jedna wielka reklamą samej ksiazki, co mi przeszkadzalo i denerwowało. ale to jak prostym jezykiem mowi sie w niej o pomaganiu ludziom jest chyba czyms co najbardziej pozytywnie mnie ujelo. ze nie ma przypadków beznadziejnych, ze zawsze warto poszukac drogi dojścia do pacjenta.
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April 22, 2018
Nice guide with simple but powerful exercises for making your life better and more conscious
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April 30, 2015
good book to tuck away if my children or friends need a mood lift. I mostly flipped through chapters but I feel like the teaching is universal on anxiety, depression and teaching you not only to eat a hungry fish but to be able to fish yourself for life.

enjoyed the distraction / overcoming avoidance

find the evidence

etc.
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October 31, 2015
Cognitive behavioural therapy is the leading none-drug way of dealing with depression. I think it has lessons for how to look at situations for us all, but you can either read this as a self help book, or actually follow the exercises to treat yourself for depression or anxiety.
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May 10, 2015
i love this clinician guide book to understand and help to patients
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June 15, 2015
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December 25, 2023
Fantastic resource for establishing a CBT class and group. Workbook is great as well. Used it for a PTSD group as well as a DV and anger management group.
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