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CBT Workbook for Adults
Is CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) an effective form of therapy for adults?
Absolutely YES! In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications, treating a wide range of problems.
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many of us are afraid to admit we need help. People still judge those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other such problems. They like to say we need just to shake it off or buck up. However, that’s not possible. Mental health problems are real. Mental health problems can have a significant impact on a person’s health, even physically. Ignoring them doesn’t solve the problem and will only make it worse.
This book is here to help you work through whatever troubles by using CBT. This is a workbook, so it mixes theorical concepts with practical exercises: you can step by steps become familiar with CBT concepts and train your skills, enjoying and learning new ways to approach life and its obstacles.
Here the main conditions that are treated in this book:
- Sleep Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
- Anger
- OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Abuse
- Phobias
- Trauma (Covid-19 included)
- Self-Harm
The role of mindful practice is crucial into this self-improvement journey: It doesn’t matter how old you are, everybody can benefit from practicing mindfulness, it may help to reduce anxiety and increase happiness.
Over time, cognitive behavioural therapy can guide you through the process of generating more realistic versions of situations and provide the tools necessary to cope with them. You can begin to understand that negative emotions will pass, much like a dark cloud on a sunny day.
Absolutely YES! In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications, treating a wide range of problems.
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many of us are afraid to admit we need help. People still judge those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other such problems. They like to say we need just to shake it off or buck up. However, that’s not possible. Mental health problems are real. Mental health problems can have a significant impact on a person’s health, even physically. Ignoring them doesn’t solve the problem and will only make it worse.
This book is here to help you work through whatever troubles by using CBT. This is a workbook, so it mixes theorical concepts with practical exercises: you can step by steps become familiar with CBT concepts and train your skills, enjoying and learning new ways to approach life and its obstacles.
Here the main conditions that are treated in this book:
- Sleep Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
- Anger
- OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Abuse
- Phobias
- Trauma (Covid-19 included)
- Self-Harm
The role of mindful practice is crucial into this self-improvement journey: It doesn’t matter how old you are, everybody can benefit from practicing mindfulness, it may help to reduce anxiety and increase happiness.
Over time, cognitive behavioural therapy can guide you through the process of generating more realistic versions of situations and provide the tools necessary to cope with them. You can begin to understand that negative emotions will pass, much like a dark cloud on a sunny day.
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Published April 15, 2021
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August 8, 2021
CBT
This book will show you how to use cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce stress, overcome anxiety, depression or other behavioral issues. There are exercises in each chapter that can help you to overcome anxiety and other things
This book will show you how to use cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce stress, overcome anxiety, depression or other behavioral issues. There are exercises in each chapter that can help you to overcome anxiety and other things
July 12, 2022
Well Written
I am doing Betterhelp online therapy for CBT. This book is exactly like what my therapist is doing. Highly recommend this book!
I am doing Betterhelp online therapy for CBT. This book is exactly like what my therapist is doing. Highly recommend this book!
January 24, 2023
BEWARE!!! consult a therapist or someone who actually knows...
About these disorders. This book should only be used in conjunction with information from a professional. There is no information on the author, there are no resources for ANY information given in this book, only fine print that this is for entertainment purposes only...meanwhile, people who suffer from anxiety or any other mental disorder know there is nothing entertaining about it.
This book also uses a method for anxiety that some therapists think makes anxiety worse.
About these disorders. This book should only be used in conjunction with information from a professional. There is no information on the author, there are no resources for ANY information given in this book, only fine print that this is for entertainment purposes only...meanwhile, people who suffer from anxiety or any other mental disorder know there is nothing entertaining about it.
This book also uses a method for anxiety that some therapists think makes anxiety worse.
July 12, 2021
Very shallow
If you’re looking for an intro to CBT, this will work, but it really just glosses over the main categories of use with not a lot of time spent on the actual work.
If you’re looking for an intro to CBT, this will work, but it really just glosses over the main categories of use with not a lot of time spent on the actual work.
December 17, 2023
NOT going to help you conquer anything
Please note when you read books like this they are not a replacement for therapy. I know therapy is expensive and hard to come by so a cheap book sounds good, but a lot of the things CBT entails needs to be guided by a therapist to work best. When I do CBT techniques with my clients, there’s a LOT of guidance needed to support changing thought processes in a helpful way, as well as preventing re-traumatization. One “exercise” they talk about is exposure therapy. This is something that is very controlled in therapy, in which the therapist ensures you are in a safe space and that the experience will be calm and safe and will not expose you to furthering the trauma…. Doing this as a self exercise may not be the best idea depending on your phobia or your trauma and may cause more harm than good. This book doesn’t go into much detail about any area of content and makes it seem like some surface level worksheets/questions will fix everything.
The last chapter is on self harm and suicide assessment - if you are feeling these thoughts, please know that asking for help is important and often putting together these plans require someone to help you work through them.
Please note when you read books like this they are not a replacement for therapy. I know therapy is expensive and hard to come by so a cheap book sounds good, but a lot of the things CBT entails needs to be guided by a therapist to work best. When I do CBT techniques with my clients, there’s a LOT of guidance needed to support changing thought processes in a helpful way, as well as preventing re-traumatization. One “exercise” they talk about is exposure therapy. This is something that is very controlled in therapy, in which the therapist ensures you are in a safe space and that the experience will be calm and safe and will not expose you to furthering the trauma…. Doing this as a self exercise may not be the best idea depending on your phobia or your trauma and may cause more harm than good. This book doesn’t go into much detail about any area of content and makes it seem like some surface level worksheets/questions will fix everything.
The last chapter is on self harm and suicide assessment - if you are feeling these thoughts, please know that asking for help is important and often putting together these plans require someone to help you work through them.
August 15, 2021
Think in the Now
CBT will help you identify your negative thinking patterns through exercises in the workbook. Once you do that yiu can focus in what's going on now. The therapy is helpful to anyone with past trauma, ADHD, PTSD, major stress, phobias, anxiety. Manage your thoughs so you can function and have a better life. I am able to turn off the noise in my head and get more work down. Use the techniques, practice will help you.
You'll uncover reasons and realize you can let go or manage your thoughts.
CBT will help you identify your negative thinking patterns through exercises in the workbook. Once you do that yiu can focus in what's going on now. The therapy is helpful to anyone with past trauma, ADHD, PTSD, major stress, phobias, anxiety. Manage your thoughs so you can function and have a better life. I am able to turn off the noise in my head and get more work down. Use the techniques, practice will help you.
You'll uncover reasons and realize you can let go or manage your thoughts.
November 9, 2021
This is not a book for everyone to read cover to cover as there are some topics that may not be applicable. The first 2 chapters are general enough for everyone, then you can skip to the chapters that are applicable, otherwise the book will be slow to get through. This book is easy to understand and has enough "workbook" content to have the reader actively participate. The cost of the book is significantly cheaper than a therapy session so I recommend it for someone is considering therapy and wants to scratch the surface of some rooted issues.
September 5, 2021
Very short book that provides general and somewhat generic suggestions for overcoming anger, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, phobias, and depression. It was really more of a short reminder of good and easy tools to use, not groundbreaking, but easy to read and follow. It does not dive deep into any particular area though, so would recommend a different book if you're looking for something more specific and focused.
August 10, 2021
Helped my friend
I gave this book to my friend after I read it to help her work thru some issues. Cognitive Behavior Therapy has helped both of us. The exercises were particularly eye opening.
I gave this book to my friend after I read it to help her work thru some issues. Cognitive Behavior Therapy has helped both of us. The exercises were particularly eye opening.
August 12, 2021
Good Book
Do you have an interest in cognitive behavioral therapy? Want to know more about sleep disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, anger and much more? Pick up a copy of this book than.
Do you have an interest in cognitive behavioral therapy? Want to know more about sleep disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, anger and much more? Pick up a copy of this book than.
February 14, 2022
Helpful ideas
This was a great guide and I found it easy to dip in and access the information I needed quickly.
This was a great guide and I found it easy to dip in and access the information I needed quickly.
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