Publisher's Synopsis
Do you often have problems managing your mood swings?
Do you often find yourself at the mercy of the depression that takes over you and makes you spend days without meaning?
Are you prey to sudden panic attacks that prevent you from doing anything?
If you are in at least one of the situations above, then this book can really help you.
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the here and now. The way we live in the present moment is the key to how we think about ourselves, others and the world. These aspects influence our behavior.
Those feelings of depression and anxiety that prevent your relationships and work performance in a valid and manageable way can be managed in order to achieve the necessary balance in your life.
You will begin to understand what lies behind your problems, what techniques to use to learn how to manage your moods and in general how Cognitive Behavioral Terapy (CBT) can help you overcome your problems.
By reading this book you will learn:
- To identify the underlying problem that triggers negative and unwanted behavior;
- To take healthy habits to add balance to your hectic life;
- To get relief from those intrusive thoughts;
- To do a few exercises that will teach you to control and overcome your moods and your mood swings.
Even if you are an absolute beginner and have no idea about CBT, the information provided in this book and the practical exercises, will provide you with all the tools you need to understand and analyze your problem and tackle it in a decisive manner.
You will also find in the book:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Practice & Use;
- Specific CBT Treatments for Depression;
- Identifying Negative Thinking and Cognitive Distortions;
- Curbing Anxiety and Depression Through Positive Behaviors;
- Dealing a Blow to Depression and Forging into the Future;
- Keeping your thoughts positive;
- Mindfulness-integrated CBT;
- Imagery-Based Exposure;
- Playing the Script;
- Self-Awareness... AND MORE!
