CBT Journal For Dummies

Keep track of the progress you're making with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique that teaches you how to break free from destructive or negative behaviours and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions. CBT Journal For Dummies offers a guided space for you to keep a record of your progress, used in conjunction with either CBT For Dummies and/or alongside consultation with a therapist.

This book features an introduction to CBT, followed by a guided 100-day journal. Each chapter focuses on a new CBT technique, with information on how to use the journal space and assessment advice. Topics covered include; establishing the link between thoughts and feelings; preventing 'all or nothing' thinking; turning mountains into molehills; focusing on the present; using emotional reasoning; avoiding over-generalising; thinking flexibly; keeping an open mind; assessing the positives; coping with frustration; tackling toxic thoughts; naming your emotions; comparing healthy and unhealthy emotions; working through worry; defining your core beliefs; adopting positive principles; and much more.
* Has a removable band, leaving a discreet black journal
* The small trim size makes it perfect to use on the go
* A CBT 'thought for the day' appears on alternate blank pages
* Content is progressive, encouraging you to keep working through the following days
* Coverage is generalized enough to be applicable to every user of CBT

If you've already purchased a copy of CBT For Dummies or CBT Workbook For Dummies, or are just looking for a practical new tool to develop your thinking, CBT Journal For Dummies is your one-stop guide to keeping track of your post-session homework.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Journal For Dummies will be a new hardback product, featuring an introduction to CBT, followed by a guided 100-day journal.  Each chapter' will focus on a new CBT technique, with guided information on how to use the journal space, followed by assessment advice at the end of the section.  There will also be a CBT thought for the day on alternate blank pages.  The content will be progressive, encouraging readers to keep working through the following days; there is therefore an opportunity for readers to buy multiple copies of the journal to further their development.  Content will be generic to every user of CBT, rather than focussing on particular mood disorders. Topics covered will include the following:  Establishing the link between thoughts and feelings Preventing all or nothing' thinking Turning mountains back into molehills Focussing on the present Using emotional reasoning Avoiding over-generalising Thinking flexibly Keeping an open mind Assessing the positives Coping with frustration Removing yourself from the centre of the universe Tackling toxic thoughts Being objective Training yourself to focus your awareness Becoming more mindful Learning to ignore yourself Naming your emotions Comparing healthy and unhealthy emotions Defining your emotional problems Loosening your grip on control Gaining security Working through worry Setting goals Maximising your motivation Exploring your past Defining your core beliefs Preventing relapse Adopting positive principles

Keep track of the progress youre making with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique that teaches you how to break free from destructive or negative behaviours and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions. CBT Journal For Dummies offers a guided space for you to keep a record of your progress, used in conjunction with either CBT For Dummies and/or alongside consultation with a therapist. This book features an introduction to CBT, followed by a guided 100-day journal. Each chapter focuses on a new CBT technique, with information on how to use the journal space and assessment advice. Topics covered include; establishing the link between thoughts and feelings; preventing all or nothing thinking; turning mountains into molehills; focusing on the present; using emotional reasoning; avoiding over-generalising; thinking flexibly; keeping an open mind; assessing the positives; coping with frustration; tackling toxic thoughts; naming your emotions; comparing healthy and unhealthy emotions; working through worry; defining your core beliefs; adopting positive principles; and much more. Has a removable band, leaving a discreet black journal The small trim size makes it perfect to use on the go A CBT thought for the day appears on alternate blank pages Content is progressive, encouraging you to keep working through the following days Coverage is generalized enough to be applicable to every user of CBT If youve already purchased a copy of CBT For Dummies or CBT Workbook For Dummies, or are just looking for a practical new tool to develop your thinking, CBT Journal For Dummies is your one-stop guide to keeping track of your post-session homework.