The Client's Guide to Cognitive-behavioral Therapy: How to Live a Healthy, Happy Life-- No Matter What!Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a very instructional approach to therapy. CBT gives the client the skills and confidence they need to continue doing well in their therapy program. For those participating in CBT, The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is an invaluable resource. Author Aldo R. Pucci guides you step-by-step through the therapy process, reinforcing what the cognitive-behavioral therapist teaches during therapy sessions. Written in an easy-to-understand style, this comprehensive guide includes information on the following topics:
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Contents
Feeling Better Almost Immediately | 1 |
Factors Affecting Progress in Therapy | 9 |
Our Emotional ABCs | 23 |
Thoughts and Underlying Assumptions | 35 |
About Problems | 39 |
The Three Rational Questions | 41 |
The Common Mental Mistakes | 49 |
Please complete the following questionnaire honestly This will help you and your therapist assess what you are experiencing how you are thinking an... | 86 |
The Rational Action Planner | 88 |
The Importance of Practice | 94 |
Chapter10 Rational Hypnotherapy | 105 |
Chapter11 More Rational Techniques | 109 |
Chapter12 Conclusion | 113 |
Camera Checks | 119 |
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About the Author | 123 |
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