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Thoughts and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life [Paperback]

Matthew McKay PhD (Author), Martha Davis PhD (Author), Patrick Fanning (Author)
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December 1, 2011

You may struggle with anxiety and depression, or feel that procrastination or perfectionism is holding you back. Regardless of the issue, you’ve come to this book with a desire to change your thoughts and feelings for the better. This classic self-help workbook offers powerful cognitive therapy tools for making that happen.

Now in its fourth edition, Thoughts and Feelings provides you with twenty evidence-based techniques that can be combined to create a personal treatment plan for overcoming a range of mental health concerns, including worry, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and emotional and behavioral challenges of any kind. Customize your plan to address multiple concerns at once, or troubleshoot the thoughts and feelings that bother you most. Used and recommended by the most renowned and respected therapists, this comprehensive mental health workbook offers all of best psychological tools for quickly regaining mastery over your moods and emotions. This endlessly useful guide has helped thousands of readers:
  • Challenge self-sabotaging patterns of thinking
  • Practice relaxation techniques to maintain self-control in stressful situations
  • Change the core beliefs that drive painful emotions
  • Identify and prioritize their values for a more focused, fulfilling life

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Editorial Reviews

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“Chock-full of systematic strategies for the treatment of a wide variety of psychological problems. Eminently readable and helpful for professionals as well as patients.”
—Aaron T. Beck, MD, president of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research Psychopathology



“An outstanding book. I recommend it without reservation for both general readers and therapists. It stands apart from other similar books in its reliance on scientific data, not fad, hype, or mysticism.”
—Jacqueline B. Persons, PhD, director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and clinical professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley



“An excellent resource, reference tool, treatment manual, therapy coach, and compendium of techniques.”
—Arthur Freeman, EdD, ABPP, HSPP, president of the Freeman Institute for Cognitive Therapy and director of clinical training and supervision for the Center for Brief Therapy in Fort Wayne, IN



“One of the most comprehensive and empirically sound guidebooks in all of self-help literature. All of the major problems in living are covered.”
—Cory F. Newman, PhD, clinical director of the Center for Cognitive Therapy and associate professor of psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania



“For professionals and the public, this wonderful workbook, like a wise teacher, can help make a positive difference.”
—Thomas F. Cash, PhD, professor emeritus of clinical psychology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA



“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

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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; Fourth Edition edition (December 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1608822087
  • ISBN-13: 978-1608822089
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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164 of 166 people found the following review helpful
Format: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..

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109 of 109 people found the following review helpful
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Format: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.
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81 of 84 people found the following review helpful
REAL Self-help! June 7, 2000
By A Customer
Format: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.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
quality is good, and deliver is fast
quality is good, and deliver is fast. the price is reasonable. hope i still have chance to buy from you. thank you
Published 4 months ago by Robert
Thoughts and Feeling; Taking Control of Your moods and Your life
This is an awesome book in more ways than one. First, it is doesn't have a lot of technical language in it which makes easy for anyone to understand and read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by jkimbrel
Must have
This can be used with any client because everyone has trouble with negative self and moods talk at some point.
Published 6 months ago by Melissa A. Johnson
Helpful
I found this book to be very helpful with my journey to improve myself. The chapters are short and to the point, including exercises and examples for self-improvement. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Megan
Great job
I thought "Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Workbook of Cognitive Behavioral Techniques" by Matthew McKay was a very helpful workbook. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Janice
Good book, but not for Kindle
Other reviewers have dealt well reviewing the book, so I will comment only on it's format for Kindle. It's not acceptable. There is no Table of Contents. There are no links. Read more
Published 19 months ago by SLB
Excellent
I purchased the book in "used" condition for far less than the sale price if I had bought it new. It arrived quickly and looked like it was brand new and had never been opened. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Juanita Goyette
A Useful Workbook
My therapist suggested that I get Thoughts and Feelings, and so I did. It's a workbook based on cognitive behavioral therapy, which it briefly discusses in the opening chapter. Read more
Published 22 months ago by P. Naulty
A classic guide
This book helps us recognize the power of negative thinking and how we can take charge instead of being a victim. Read more
Published on March 13, 2010 by Peter Strong
Thoughts & Feelings
Thoughts & Feelings is a fantastic, easy-to-read self-help workbook utilising the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Read more
Published on October 3, 2009 by Nin
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