The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is a companion manual for people receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a very instructivel approach to therapy. 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:

• Identifying and overcoming factors that affect progress in therapy
• Setting and achieving goals
• The actual cause of emotional distress and behavioral problems
• Identifying and refuting problem thoughts
• Common mental mistakes that cause emotional distress and behavioral problems
• Developing new, healthy thoughts and behaviors
• Practicing new, healthy thoughts and behaviors so that they become automatic
• Obtaining long-term results.

Although The Client’s Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is designed for people receiving counseling, it is also helpful for those seeking a self-help approach to their personal problems and concerns.