Turn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) theory into action, one practical step at a time.CBT Workbook For Dummies gives you a hands-on approach to applying cognitive behavioral therapy in everyday life. Packed with worksheets and exercises, this workbook helps you tackle anxiety, depression, and stress with proven techniques. Learn how to challenge negative thoughts, build resilience, and create lasting change—all in a friendly, step-by-step format that pu...

Behavioural psychology examines how our environment and external stimuli shape our behaviour, affecting everything from our emotions to our personalities. In this book, the author draws on the latest scientific research to present this hugely important subject in a new and exciting manner and brings the subject to life for the general reader.Topics discussed include:- Origins of Behavioural Psychology- Classical and Operant Conditioning- Stimuli and Reinforceme...

Don't allow a negative body image to ruin your life.'Not only a truly comprehensive self-help guide but an enormously helpful resource for professionals. With this book, the authors have made a great contribution to the alleviation of suffering' Kevin Gournay CBE, emeritus professor, King's College LondonFew of us are happy with our bodies, but three in every hundred people have a body image problem. One that frequently occurs is body dysmo...

Easily understand how to apply the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to your own lifeCBT For Dummies is the gold standard guide to the gold standard form of psychotherapy. This proven treatment helps with common emotional problems like anxiety, depression, panic, and social anxiety. It's also the evidence-based treatment of choice for common mental health problems like PTSD, body dysmorphic disorder, OCD and beyond. CBT can also help you dev...

A Books on Prescription Title.Break free from unhelpful rituals and take control of your lifeAre you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away? Perhaps you feel the need to wash your hands frequently, hoard things or repeatedly check that all appliances have been turned off before leaving home? These are common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (or OCD), a condition that causes distress to hundreds of thousands ...

How you can stop worrying about your health and enjoy life'This book not only helps sufferers to better understand the nature of the problem, but also provides them with the skills necessary to overcome it and to regain quality of life'Professor Paul Salkovskis, Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of OxfordMany of us have a tendency to worry unnecessarily about our health. For some the anxiety becomes severe and...

Break free from unhelpful rituals and take control of your life'Clear, practical, focused and useful... extremely helpful both for those who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder and those who care for them'Paul Salkovkis, University of BathAre you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away, or feel the need to wash your hands repeatedly, to hoard things, or to repeatedly check all appliances in the house have...

Many people occasionally suffer from a negative body self-image but, for an increasing number of people, this can turn into a more serious preoccupation.One per cent of the population will develop Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a condition characterised by severe preoccupation with a perceived physical defect.Body image problems can cause significant distress and can lead to further problems such as anxiety, eating disorders and social phobia. It has long been recognised t...

S****top worrying about your health and enjoy life.Many of us have a tendency to worry unnecessarily about our health. This can be worse in a time of global panic about pandemics. For some, the anxiety becomes chronic, and they may spend many hours checking for symptoms, seeking reassurance from others, surfing the internet for information about different diseases, or repeatedly visiting the doctor. It is distressing for them and for everyone around them.In...

Break the chains of OCD with Cognitive Behavioural TherapyAre you suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? You're not alone. Whether you've tried countless treatments or are seeking help for the first time, this expert, accessible guide is your beacon of hope for breaking the chains of this crippling disorder. Managing OCD with CBT For Dummies uses mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to eradicate OCD from your day-to-day life. ...

The first book offering support for parents and carers of children and young people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), this guidebook explains the condition as well as the impact that it may have in education settings, family life and socialisation.The guide begins by explaining how and why BDD emerges, before moving onto an exploration of how the mental health condition presents itself emotionally, psychologically, physically and behaviourally. It then offers practical advice an...

Overcoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store.Depression is one of the most common mental health problems and affects 121 million people at any time.It is recognised by the World Health Organisation as one of the Top 10 most disabling health conditions. Behavioural Activation, a therapy developed from CBT, is an effective new technique in managing depression and ideally suited to self-help. By analysing, challenging and ...