Depressed, anxious, frustrated, guilty . . .? 'Change Your Thinking' is a straightforward, accessible and practical guide to overcoming self-defeating thoughts and behaviours.
All of us experience complicated thoughts and feelings as we negotiate the day, and these feelings can be difficult to manage. Sometimes we are aware that the way we think contributes to our difficulties, but don't know what to do about it.
The book demonstrates how we tend to respond to stressful events with self-defeating thoughts and behaviours. It explains how it is within our ability to interrupt and challenge these patterns and change habitual responses. Learning to recognise when negative perceptions contribute to stressful situations and how to dispute these thoughts can lead to much greater personal contentment and a sense of control.
The methods oulined in 'Change Your Thinking' are based on the principles of conitive behaviour therapy (CBT), the standard psychological technique used by therapists. It brings these principles within the grasp of the non-specialist and shows how to apply them to deal with such difficult emotions as anger, depression, anxiety and guilt.
The book also contains practical suggestions for more effective communication and for finding happiness - an important endeavour that lies within our reach.
'Change Your Thinking' is a fascinating and inspiring self-help m anual written with compassion by a highly experienced practitioner. It allows readers to take control of their emotional responses and find a more rational and calm perspective.
