Description
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most widely used treatment for depression for one simple reason: it works. The CBT program in this workbook has helped thousands of readers defeat the depressive thoughts and beliefs that keep them from enjoying life and feeling like themselves. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression delivers evidence-based tools you can confidently use to start feeling better.
Through a series of worksheets and exercises, you’ll evaluate your depression and learn key skills for overcoming it. Once you have your depression symptoms under control, you will appreciate the additional information on preventing relapse that is special to this new edition. This workbook also includes twenty-five bonus tips from depression experts that can jump-start your recovery. Recommended by therapists nationwide, this workbook will help you bounce back from depression, one solid step at a time.
Includes worksheets and exercises that will help you:
• Move past the negative beliefs about yourself that keep you trapped in the depression cycle
• Apply behavioral techniques that therapists use with their clients, such as activity scheduling
• Discover effective ways to cope with feelings of stress, anxiety, and anger
• Avoid procrastinating and learn to anchor the positive changes you make to maintain your progress
“Chock-full of the ready-to-use strategies you will need to help you feel good again.”
—Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, Distinguished Professor at Governors State University
This book has received the prestigious accolade of being included in The Albert Ellis Tribute Book Series—created to honor the life and work of Albert Ellis, the founder of rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT). REBT is one of the most widely-practiced therapies throughout the world and is the foundation for cognitive-behavioral therapy and other evidence-based approaches. These books provide proven-effective treatments and tools to improve psychological well-being, while also supporting advancements in psychotherapy for the betterment of humanity.
i’m only to the fourth chapter but so far it has been stellar. the author’s tone is very empathetic and loving in a way that makes me feel less alone and scared as i’m reading. the text is easily digestible but packed with necessary information and although it’s hard to concisely encapsulate why, the tone of the book feels ‘human-to-human’ as opposed to ‘doctor-to-reader’ like some of the other mental health self help books i’ve read, and it makes me feel far more motivated to pick up the book and read it when i feel like i could use it. it allows you to gently confront your feelings without feeling overwhelmed, and the fact that the author is a survivor herself makes it significantly more powerful and meaningful to me. i would highly recommend this book to anyone in need of it. much love <3
Am working on depression issues and need a proactive process for myself. This seemed a good way to work on depression issues .
I was appreciative at first but it’s helped me a lot. It goes in depth about anxiety and why our body reacts the way it does. It helps you understand your emotions and teaches how to work through them deeper than any conversation can. It’s worth every penny.
I have some reading to do. Just browsed the book. May help/may not. I will give it a try.
I’m using this in my practice with survivors of child sexual abuse and sexual assault. It’s perfect! Just get it. You won’t be sorry.