Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - 4th Edition by Avy Joseph (Paperback)

About the Book

"In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, veteran cognitive behaviour therapist and counsellor Avy Joseph delivers an essential and accessible discussion of how to use the time-tested and proven techniques in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to improve your own life and the lives of others. You'll learn to challenge negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs about yourself and begin improving your outlook on your personal and professional life.In the book, you'll find updated scenarios and exercises for the practice of CBT techniques, as well as information and support around"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

An intuitive and expert guide to some of the most effective techniques in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

In the newly revised fourth edition of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Your Route Out of Perfectionism, Self-Sabotage and Other Everyday Habits with CBT/REBT, accredited therapist Avy Joseph delivers an up-to-date exploration of proven cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) philosophy and techniques that work to improve your own life and the lives of others. Joseph explains how to challenge irrational, negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs about yourself and your life. You'll learn to improve your outlook, mindset, and mood at home and at work. This latest edition of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy offers updated scenarios and exercises you can start using immediately, as well as:

• Discussions of the theory of the Multiplicity of Origins, a model explaining the development of unhealthy beliefs
• Understand that we have a biological predisposition to irrationality when something negative happens and how to use our free will to direct our mind to rationality and act constructively achieve our goals
• Step-by-step strategies to change our unhealthy beliefs and unhelpful behaviours that sabotage our goals in the real world, including methods for understanding the solution intellectually and transforming it into emotional understanding

A powerful and hands-on resource for everyone facing significant personal and professional challenges, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a collection of evidence-based personal improvement techniques that also belongs in the libraries of CBT practitioners and therapists.

From the Back Cover

Praise for COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY

'Avy is a true master of his craft. This book is perfect for anyone looking to understand how to harness the power of CBT to effectively tackle life's ups and downs and achieve their goals, whatever they might be.'
DR. PAUL YOUNG, Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist at the Priory Hospital Roehampton and in Private Practice

'The new edition of Avy Joseph's book continues the fine tradition of the previous editions. It is clear and concise, and the ideas can be easily applied. I thoroughly recommend it.'
WINDY DRYDEN, PHD, Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London

Improve your outlook, mood, and mindset.

We all know that we regularly indulge in irrational and negative thoughts about ourselves and that we allow unhealthy beliefs about our lives to go unchallenged. What if there was a way to quiet those thoughts and eliminate those beliefs?

Change your beliefs. Transform your life.

With expert guidance from experienced cognitive behavioural therapist, Avy Joseph, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy walks you through the steps you need to take to change your unhealthy beliefs, stop unhelpful behaviours, and implement helpful, therapeutic, and rational strategies for improving your life. The book shows you how to:

• Understand and challenge your unhealthy beliefs
• Use your free will to redirect your mind away from irrationality
• Work constructively to achieve your goals
• Eliminate destructive behaviours
• Understand--intellectually and emotionally--how to change your life

A powerful and hands-on resource for people facing significant personal and professional challenges, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a must-read guide filled with effective, evidence-based techniques.