Main description:

Find out how to use CBT techniques in everyday life for emotionally healthy living What happens to you in life matters less than the way you feel about life; that's the message of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). If you've ever tried to change something about yourself your mood, your weight, your behaviour you'll have noticed that change often hurts, so you stop trying. CBT can help you when change starts to hurt. In the revised and updated edition of this bestselling title, professional CBT practitioner Avy Joseph shows you how to challenge negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs to improve your outlook in your personal and professional life. * Contains new scenarios and exercises for the reader to practice using CBT techniques in a variety of situations * New introduction and conclusion from the author discussing the CBT technique and recent developments in the field * Addresses key topics such as anxiety, change, resilience and self-belief * Written by an expert in the field, Avy Joseph is widely-recognised as one of the UK's leading practitioners on the topic

Contents:

Acknowledgements ix Introduction to the Second Edition 1 1 Understanding CBT for Goal Achievement 5 2 The Four Belief Pairs 37 3 Setting Your Goals 69 4 Overcoming Obstacles to Goal Achievement 97 5 Developing Cognitive Skills Through Your Internal Dialogue 121 6 Using Imagination and Visualization 139 7 Developing Resiliency 157 8 Taking Action and Responsibility 183 9 Accepting the Possibility of Failure and Disappointment 207 10 Developing a Healthy Philosophy of Balance 227 About the Author 247 Index 249