The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: How to Live a Healthy, Happy Life...No Matter What!

by Aldo R. Pucci

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a very instructional approach to therapy. CBT gives the client the skills and confidence they need to continue doing well in their therapy program. For those participating in CBT, "The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" is an invaluable resource. Author Aldo R. Pucci guides you step-by-step through the therapy process, reinforcing what the cognitive-behavioral therapist teaches during therapy sessions. Written in an easy-to-understand style, this comprehensive guide includes information on the following topics: Identifying and overcoming factors that affect progress in therapy Setting and achieving goals The actual cause of emotional distress and behavioral problems Identifying and refuting problem thoughts Common mental mistakes that cause emotional distress and behavioral problems Developing new, healthy thoughts and behaviors Practicing new, healthy thoughts and behaviors so that they become automatic Obtaining long-term results. Although "The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" is designed for people receiving counseling, it is also helpful for those seeking a self-help approach to their personal problems and concerns.

122 pages, Paperback

Published May 22, 2006

Reviews

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

user-friendly, accessible, and yet not-messed-up book. Which is a total accomplishment... maybe because it is somewhat self-published/ small-publisher? I think the editorial process has a lot to do with why so many things are this bungled up jumble of ideas that don't even make sense or go in a cohesive direction anymore. This book as a lot of typos, and I disagree with the conditioned response and use of maslow's needs (I think that is a culturally biased theory), but these are quibbles. Overall it is an excellent explanation of one key concept.

[Robyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fabulous, rich, thoughtful. A re-read for sure!