Practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 185 Tools for Managing Anxiety and Depression.

Theoretically grounded, practical, and easy-to-use CBT toolkit is a collection of exercises tailored for different symptoms that will serve as a "roadmap" to recovery for many people. This book, designed for both self-study and therapeutic use, will teach you to overcome unhealthy life patterns and find fresh, proven approaches that will help you: - identify triggers of various psychological issues; - create step-by-step plans for making changes; - eliminate dysfunctional thinking; - track and manage anger and anxiety; - boost self-esteem; - find calm in stressful situations; - break destructive patterns in toxic relationships; - overcome depression. In the second edition of the bestseller you hold in your hands, cognitive behavioral therapy expert Dr. Jeff Riggenbach has utilized his 20 years of clinical experience and training to create an accessible step-by-step guide for implementing meaningful changes in life. This useful resource, designed for psychiatrists, coaches, and clients, will help eliminate unhelpful thought patterns and implement proven practical actions to achieve goals on the path to a more conscious life. Jeff Riggenbach is known for his signature "tools" - data-driven strategies that have helped many people. The second edition contains 185 exercises and assignments that can be used in therapy sessions with a psychotherapist and at home, as well as a tool for self-improvement.