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

by Matthew McKay (Author), Patrick Fanning (Author), Martha Davis (Author) "You have probably opened this book because you're feeling bad..." (more)
Key Phrases: uncovering automatic thoughts, worry behavior prevention, coping script, Instructions Step, Special Considerations, Testing Core Beliefs (more...)

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Product Description
Chronic anger, anxiety, or depression can result from a group of negative thoughts which exclude other, more beneficial thoughts. In the thoroughly revised edition of this helpful manual, trusted authors present a series of time-proven techniques for stopping the negative thoughts that profoundly impact 12 common mood-based problems Targeted print ads.

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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 the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 2 edition (January 1998)
• 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 (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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125 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Robert Kall "Rob Kall of Opednews.com" (Newtown, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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..

90 of 90 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

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.

71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.