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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Pinpointing Primary Principles 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Exploring the Basics of CBT 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Recognising Problematic Thinking Patterns 21</p> <p>Chapter 3: Taking Toxic Thinking In Hand 35</p> <p>Chapter 4: Experiencing Experiments 49</p> <p>Chapter 5: Where’s Your Head At? Controlling Your Concentration 57</p> <p><b>Part II: Pinning Down Problems and Giving Yourself Goals 71</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Getting Emotional 73</p> <p>Chapter 7: Targeting Troublesome Tactics 93</p> <p>Chapter 8: Getting Goal Directed 113</p> <p><b>Part III: Putting CBT into Practice 125</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Taking An Axe To Anxiety 127</p> <p>Chapter 10: Attacking Addictive Behaviours and Attitudes 145</p> <p>Chapter 11: Being Better Friends With Your Body 161</p> <p>Chapter 12: Dealing a Blow to Depression 177</p> <p>Chapter 13: Overcoming Obsessions and Cutting Out Compulsions 187</p> <p>Chapter 14: Lifting Low Self-Esteem 203</p> <p>Chapter 15: Maintaining Relationships 219</p> <p><b>Part IV: Forging into the Future 231</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Examining and Changing Long-Standing Beliefs 233</p> <p>Chapter 17: Consolidating Conviction in New Core Beliefs 253</p> <p>Chapter 18: Delving Into Personal Development 267</p> <p>Chapter 19: Rupturing Roadblocks to Recovery 277</p> <p>Chapter 20: Putting into Practice Principles of Positive Living 293</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 309</b></p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Working with Professionals 311</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep 317</p> <p>Chapter 23: Ten Reasons to Never Give Up 323</p> <p>Index 329</p>

<p><b>Rhena Branch</b> and <b>Rob Willson</b> are cognitive behavioural therapists who have previously worked at the world-famous Priory Hospital. They have many years' experience helping people overcome behavioural and psychological issues.

<ul> <li>Pinpoint the problems you want to tackle</li> <li>Review how your feelings are linked to your behaviour</li> <li>Practise all the key techniques of CBT</li> <li>Develop strategies to beat anxiety and depression</li> </ul> <p><b>Practise the skills and develop the tools to challenge negative thoughts</b> <p>CBT is a proven and effective approach to mastering your thoughts, and here the authors of <i>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies, 2nd Edition</i> show you how to put the ideas from their book into practice. Inside you'll find a huge number of hands-on exercises and techniques to help you remove roadblocks to change – whether you're seeking to overcome anxiety and depression, boost self-esteem, improve your relationships, or simply improve your outlook in your professional and personal life. <p><b>See how to</b> <p>Recognise your problematic thinking patterns<br/> Use techniques to direct your focus<br/> Define your problems and set specific goals for change<br/> Create and maintain healthy relationships<br/> Live in a positive way <p>THE DUMMIES WORKBOOK WAY <p>Plain-English explanations<br/> Step-by-step procedures<br/> Hands-on practice exercises<br/> Ample workspace to work out problems<br/> A dash of humour and fun

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