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

<p><b>Avy</b><b> Joseph</b>, UK, (www.city-minds.com) is a Director and Co- founder of the College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CCBT) and City Minds. He is a registered and accredited CBT therapist with the AREBT and the BABCP and runs a busy clinic in central London.<br />He gained a Master’s degree in Rational-Emotive Behavioural Therapy, one of the main schools of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from Goldsmiths College, University of London in 2001. He graduated with a degree in mathematics, after which he qualified as a counsellor and then worked in the private sector for many years in training and development. He has lectured both nationally and internationally.<br />Over the years he has developed many workshops and courses that have culminated in the development of specialist courses at the CCBT.<br />Avy believes everyone has the potential to make positive changes in their lives for more effective and emotionally healthy living. He is a Fellow of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis and is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.<br />He is the author of <i>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Visual CBT </i>and <i>Confidence and Success with CBT.</i></p>

<p><b>SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS</b> <p>It's not what happens in your life that keeps you stuck but the way you think about it; that's the message of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. <p>If you have 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. <p><b>GET TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE</b> <p>In this updated second edition, professional CBT practitioner Avy Joseph shows you how to challenge negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs to improve your outlook on life. With fresh exercises, examples and tips throughout, you'll be able to practice using CBT techniques in a variety of situations. <p><i>Cognitive Behaviour Therapy</i> will help you to: <ul> <li>Uncover what's holding you back from being truly happy</li> <li>Develop the self-confidence and well-being that make your goals easier to achieve</li> <li>Overcome the negative attitudes and habits that are sabotaging your life</li> <li>Apply practical CBT techniques in everyday life for emotionally healthy living</li> </ul> <p>This book will help you to reach your goals and maintain a positive outlook – no matter what life throws at you.

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