What happens to you in life matters less than the way you feel about life: that′s the message of cognitive behavioural therapy. If you′ve 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. In this book, professional CBT practitioner Avy Joseph shows you how to challenge negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs to improve your outlook in your personal and professional life. Whether you want to break the spiral of depression, anxiety or guilt, achieve work–life balance or make an important change, this book will help you reach your goals and maintain a positive outlook – no matter what life throws at you. Remember: It′s you – not your circumstance – that holds the key to change. Don′t limit yourself.
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At the heart of Cognitive Behavioural philosophy is emotional responsibility. The fact that, on the whole, we are responsible for our feelings and behaviours. In particular, it is our beliefs and attitudes that cause our feelings and behaviours. You can learn how to overcome the past, present and future problems. So if we want to change our emotions about something, learn, move on, or achieve a goal then changing our beliefs is good way to do it because our beliefs are within our own control.
We have all learned to think in a particular way and therefore we can unlearn it if it doesn't help us. You don't have to wait for someone else. You can do it! Emotional responsibility and our beliefs can help or hinder our achievements. So if you have healthy beliefs then you have a solid foundation for achieving your realistic goals, but if your beliefs are unhealthy then you will likely sabotage your own goals.
Whether your goal is to lose weight, be more confident, achieve academic or work success, be more assertive or just to feel calmer and happier about yourself then this book is for you. It is about showing you how you can change your unhelpful beliefs and attitudes about yourself - the beliefs and attitudes that have so far stopped you in your track and sabotaged things for you when you attempted to take action. This is done through Cognitive behaviour Therapy and this you can learn to apply.
Did you know that when you set goals you feel tension and negative emotions? Did you know that this is natural and that you can overcome it without giving up on your goals?
I hope you enjoy the book and I hope you apply what you read and gain from it.
Avy
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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Its over a week since I finished this book but it it still very much with me. The reader is taken on a very clear, logical journey through the theory behind Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and how it can be applied to problems and obstacles they may be facing. Its a facet of therapy which is mentioned continually but one I had only half understood until now. The exercises and areas for reflection are very useful and can be easily be applied to your own life and I find I am still surprising myself with the new clarity of thought it has afforded me, and more importantly the tools to use these new insights to move forward. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to identify old, negative ways of thinking and behaviours and replace them with more positive and useful ones.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Brain Box
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As a practitioner of CBT and REBT myself I cannot recommend this title enough. Avy Joseph's first title delivers on many levels and is written in a very practical no-nonsense style. It is direct and to the point yet insightful at the same time. His approach is refreshingly clear and offers the reader proven techniques. It shows us that change really is possible in the here and now, if only we will commit to that change by assuming emotional responsibility. He has a way of explaining various points with a clarity not seen in many other books and offers a philosophical depth to CBT which many people don't always seem to realise is there. The book is full of helpful practical exercises encouraging the reader to fully participate in the process as they read, moving away from a purely theoretical perspective. Change only occurs by truly `doing' and the text advocates just that. I will most definitely be recommending this title to clients as it serves as an excellent adjunct to work in session and it is also affordable. Layman and seasoned therapists alike will also no doubt benefit. To go against everything REBT stands for, this book is, well how can I put it...a MUST read!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By M Lobo
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I had Avy as a lecturer when I did my LCCH hypnotherapy diploma course, a long while ago, and what struck me then was his practical, no-nonsense approach - direct, but insightful at the same time. So when I heard about his book on CBT, I didn't need much persuading to buy it. I haven't been disappointed! It's not just a load of theory and the reader is actively encouraged to "challenge negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs" with helpful practical exercises. What's more, the book is affordable. I would strongly recommend it to other therapists and, most certainly, to clients as well.
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Easy Reading
Positive and easy reading, making it a book to recommend for contemplation and healing! Good reference book to have to hand.
Published 3 days ago by JJKeane
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Cognitive behavioural therapy/
This book, although o.k. did not address the problem as well as Stop Thinking start living. Was not so inspiring
Published 19 days ago by Valerie Jennings
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Practical
Well written & practical. It is a good read alongside a course I am doing. Good read that's useful in the clinics.
Published 1 month ago by Lakandula
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Good
Very good reading, read it straight through now will put it in to practice with the tests laid out in the book.
Published 1 month ago by Donna
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Was this written by a student?
This is a seriously bad read, I hate books that repeat the same point over and over, I need therapy after just 20 pages. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Rob
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so so helpful
This is a GREAT book for therapist like my self as well as people who want to learn about the link between thought and behavior. Everyone should read this!!!
Published 15 months ago by Ms S. Ayub
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Just buy it!
Avy Joseph changed my life. That's it. That's all that needs to be said. Buy the book, read it, apply the principles and change your life too.
Published 20 months ago by Curry Queen
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Gives you the tools
What I liked about this is that it is proven. I now have the motivation (and courage) to accelerate my career into a whole new level. Now I am the one in control of my destiny. Read more
Published on 23 April 2011 by Callum Riley
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Great for setting out personal goals and highlighting avoidance
This is an excellent book, although when I started to read it I didn't think it was going to be, the author seemed to be quite repetitive. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Ms. L. A. Poole
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Brilliant
Arrived quickly, very well packaged and in perfect condition. Very well priced too. Altogether, a very happy customer.
Published on 12 April 2010 by Me R. T. Geraghty
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