Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Workbook of Cognitive Behavioral Techniques [Paperback]

Matthew McKay (Author), Patrick Fanning (Author), Martha Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997

Many therapists believe that out-of-control thoughts and behaviors cause most mental disorders. The method of psychotherapy created to directly address these unruly patterns of thinking and reinforcing behavior is called cognitive behavioral therapy. It is a highly focused, highly effective system of treatment that can produce lasting change in a very short period of time. This is amongst the most complete and useful guides to cognitive-behavioral techniques ever written. It applies these techniques to an extremely wide range of symptoms and disorders. The book includes step-by-step protocols for treating problems ranging from depression and panic disorder to obsessional thinking and anger control.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A jewel of a book: supportive and empathetic, short on platitudes and long on practical applications. A must-buy for all cognitive behavioral therapists.”
—Thomas E. Ellis, PsyD, ABPP, professor of psychology at Marshall University in Huntington, WV

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

From the Publisher

Thoughts and Feelings was among the first workbooks to show readers how to apply the techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to problems ranging from anxiety and depression to out-of-control anger and obsessive thinking. This revised edition includes significant updates and a totally new chapter on using mindfulness practice to support a CBT program. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 2 edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572240938
• ISBN-13: 978-1572240933
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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164 of 166 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Class Book on Cognitive Behavior Therapy--, March 10, 2001

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This review is from: Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Workbook of Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (Paperback)

A while back, I was doing extensive research before writing up a discussion on the use of cognitive behavioral therapy. I went to the original texts by Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck, and they were great for theoretical info, but this book was THE BEST for simple, easy to understand discussion of how to use the principles and techniques of cognitive behavioral therapies to help control anxiety, depression, self esteem, moods and other aspects of your life. It provides short, simple explanations and well thought through exercises you can use to take great charge of your life.

It is an excellent book for therapists who want to have a quick referral resource for patients and it is a super self help book.

Like the authors say, it is not a replacement for treatment by a doctor, but it sure goes a long way for helping some basic issues. I've used the techniques listed here along with biofeedback interventions (see more about them and how to read articles I've written on my website listed in my profile)

Bottom line-- for self help in cognitive therapy, consider this the layman's bible, and an essential bibliotherapy resource for therapists..

109 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and well done self help book, April 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Workbook of Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (Paperback)

Starting with the premise that our thoughts create our feelings, the authors offer lots of ways to learn to listen to what our thoughts are telling us. They explain the techniques used in cognitive therapy and give practical steps for improving your life. I've used this book myself to help me get through some bad times, and given copies to several friends. I used to buy the self help books for a big library so I've seen a lot of them; this is probably my favorite for all around usefulness.

81 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars REAL Self-help!, June 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Workbook of Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (Paperback)

I began using this book in conjunction with a therapist and did quite well. When my therapy ended, I bought my own copy, since one can use this book alone, as well. Simple and clearly understandable, I found the book an immense help.

While for some problems the authors do NOT recommend using the book without a trained therapist, for many with more easily treated problems it is a wonderful program of self-help.

I used the book for cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and it was most effective.