Change your life with CBT how cognitive behavioural therapy can transform your life
This text will show readers how to use tried and tested techniques of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to overcome barriers and create the life they want. It is full of exercises, examples and practical ways to put CBT to work.
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Harlow, England :
Prentice Hall Life, is an imprint of Pearson
2010.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628542806719 |
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- Contents Acknowledgements Part 1 Understanding the CBT viewpoint 1 How can I change my life with CBT? Time for change The change paradox Why CBT? How does CBT work? Introducing Mr Beck CBT: the popular theory Ideas at the heart of CBT: a taster Can CBT work for me? What would you really like to change? Setting goals Finally, making the decision to change So now the big question: is CBT for you? 2 Understanding what makes you tick Take a fresh look at yourself The CBT viewpoint Understanding how your thoughts tick You have your own unique point of view Resistance to change 3 Noticing your negative thoughts Spot negative thinking in everyday life Understanding emotions the CBT way Negative automatic thoughts Dysfunctional assumptions Core beliefs The forensic approach to your emotions Unhealthy emotions What to do with your Thought Record 4 Tracking and taming your thinking errors A self-fulfilling prophecy Identifying 'thinking errors' Beck s negative Cognitive Triad Top ten thinking errors 5 Testing yourself to get better Hot thoughts and triggers Understanding your own CBT formulation Here comes the science bit The Vicious Flower exercise Safety Behaviours Exposure Involving others Reviewing the formulation 6 The Change Your Life with CBT Plan: a reminder CBT revision Important reminder Part 2 How to use CBT to make your life better 7 Riding the tiger: overcoming anxiety, panic, trauma, phobias and obsessions What is fear for? Where does anxiety come from? Understanding healthy anxiety How to tame your tiger Understanding your anxiety The kinds of anxiety you can experience Handling an anxiety attack effectively Dealing with phobias Dealing with trauma The power of exposure Dealing with obsessions Exercise and anxiety 8 Beating depression: chasing away your little black rain cloud Stigma Specific triggers The relationship between anxiety and depression Symptoms of depression Typical depressed negative thoughts Activity scheduling Understanding your depression The main types of depression &nbs Understanding and dealing with your depression Maintaining your depression Mood changers Keep yourself active Therapy or drugs? 9 Slaying the dragon: channelling your anger The purpose of anger Healthy vs. unhealthy anger Being assertive vs. being aggressive Repression vs. explosion Understanding the roots of your anger Understanding yourself and your anger better The past is over The CBT approach to anger Learning to channel your anger Be strong, not weak 10 Boosting your confidence and self-esteem How to boost your confidence Remember the change paradox Self-acceptance Cost Benefit Analysis Mindfulness and meditation The way forward The obstacle is the course
