Product Description

"We all have aspects of ourselves that we would like to change, but many of us believe that a leopard can′t change its spots – if that′s you, stop there! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies will help identify unhealthy modes of thinking – such as “a leopard can′t change it′s spots”! – that have been holding you back from the changes you want. CBT can help whether you′re seeking to overcome anxiety and depression, boost self–esteem, lose weight, beat addiction or simply improve your outlook in your professional and personal life."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #265 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 348 pages

Review
"…I think clinicians could find useful sections in this book…" (The Psychologist, September 2006)

"Well–written series" (Woman′s Weekly, 15th March 2007)

"...[an] excellent book" (First, Monday 5th November 2007)

"Don′t be put off by the title – this is one of the most comprehensive guides to CBT."  (Sunday Times, Monday 17th December 2007)

Review
"...reveals commonsense ways to improve your mind and mood..." (The Sun, March 2006)

"…I think clinicians could find useful sections in this book…" (The Psychologist, September 2006)

"Well–written series" (Woman′s Weekly, 15th March 2007)

"...[an] excellent book" (First, Monday 5th November 2007)

"Don′t be put off by the title – this is one of the most comprehensive guides to CBT."  (Sunday Times, Monday 17th December 2007)

Sunday Times, Monday 17th December 2007
"Don't be put off by the title - this is one of the most comprehensive guides to CBT."

Customer Reviews

A Book I Suggest to Clients
I am a psychotherapist who has successfully used cognitive behavioural therapy with clients for over ten years and I have seen many changes over the years. One of the most exciting changes is that information is more accessible than ever and so clients can be more involved in their treatment.

Of course, finding accurate information expressed in clear language can present a challenge. The for Dummies series fills this gap and this book is no exception. It provides accurate information that most everyone can easily understand.

I would also recommend "The Feeling Good Handbook" by Dr. David Burns which offers an inventory of cognitive distortions. For a spiritual fiction book that portrays the main character's struggle with depression, I found "Nexus: A Neo Novel" by Deborah Morrison and Arvind Singh an interesting read.

One word of caution: In the case of serious depression or other mental illness, you need to work with a mental health professional to find the right treatment options. No book can replace the need for professional help during critical periods.

This book WILL help!
I have suffered on and off with panic attacks and negative thoughts for over 20 years (I'm only 30) and had recently started with panic attacks after a break from them for 6 years. I had read 'You Can Be Happy No Matter What' by Richard Carlson (see my over review) which helped a great deal and started me thinking about other ways to adapt my thinking. I had heard about CBT before and heard Paul McKenna mention it in some of his books.

I had used the 'Dummies' series of books before and enjoyed reading them. The style of writing is extremely easy to read, you can simply pop in and out of the book to re-read certain sections as it is all categorised, and the two writers use humour which helps a great deal when dealing with this subject. I recently had a slight re-lapse when on holiday and had a panic attack. However due to the way the book is written I easily found a part I needed to re-read and was feeling 100% again within minutes

If you are suffering from negative thoughts, depression, panic attacks, phobias etc. then this book is for you and WILL help. After reading only a small section I was feeling much better and thinking "hmmm, now I understand!"

An excellent self-help book
I cannot commend this book highly enough, speaking as someone who has benefitted greatly from the common sense approach of CBT described in this book. It is written in an easy to understand manner and I felt immediate benefits from reading this book. CBT won't change your life overnight but if you are prepared to put in the effort then I have found that my life is changing for the better. Old, negative ways of thinking, which I had believed would never change, have been replaced with a more positive attitude and outlook.