ladyreading365's review
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up
This is a very good and useful book to have at hand. I have tried CBT before and it wasn't very successful for me. This book made it easier for me to understand. At the start I struggled a little to grasp it but by chapter 2 I was on a roll. I loved the way it is set out and found the examples extremely useful. You could definitely tell this book was wrote by someone with great experience. Personally I would of loved to see pictures of the printable resources this book contains. I am more of a visual person and often get stressed typing in web addresses. I have even recommended some of these examples to help out a friend.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating this very useful guide to help people alleviate the horrid symptoms of depression.
This is a very good and useful book to have at hand. I have tried CBT before and it wasn't very successful for me. This book made it easier for me to understand. At the start I struggled a little to grasp it but by chapter 2 I was on a roll. I loved the way it is set out and found the examples extremely useful. You could definitely tell this book was wrote by someone with great experience. Personally I would of loved to see pictures of the printable resources this book contains. I am more of a visual person and often get stressed typing in web addresses. I have even recommended some of these examples to help out a friend.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating this very useful guide to help people alleviate the horrid symptoms of depression.
rgarli905's review
5.0
This is like a mental health coach for your brain. We all get caught up in negative self talk and destructive thinking. This book shows you how to retrain your brain to stop the negative thoughts and gives you strategies to enable you to change those negative thoughts into something more positive. A simple, useful book.
mayastone's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
2.5
It's exactly what it says and nothing more. Also a hard push to visit the website. The chapter on worrying that suggests putting aside 30minutes dedicated to worrying, had a Pratchett-like quality to it that made it unintentionally hilarious.
I'm realizing I don't mind science-based self help books, it's the "magical thinking" or basic common sense types I tend not to enjoy. With science-based self help I always find something interesting to take away from the book.
I'm realizing I don't mind science-based self help books, it's the "magical thinking" or basic common sense types I tend not to enjoy. With science-based self help I always find something interesting to take away from the book.
rachelunabridged's review
informative
fast-paced
5.0
thank you to netgalley for the arc!
i have to say, this is one of the best self-help/cbt books i've read. it is packed with step-by-step techniques that are thoroughly explained, but still concise. i really loved how all the techniques were practical and actionable. additionally, links for free worksheets are provided throughout the book so you can start practicing these methods immediately.
as someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, i would recommend a copy of this for anyone else dealing with these issues. i've practiced using these techniques in the past, and i think this book in particular is a great introduction and resource.
i have to say, this is one of the best self-help/cbt books i've read. it is packed with step-by-step techniques that are thoroughly explained, but still concise. i really loved how all the techniques were practical and actionable. additionally, links for free worksheets are provided throughout the book so you can start practicing these methods immediately.
as someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, i would recommend a copy of this for anyone else dealing with these issues. i've practiced using these techniques in the past, and i think this book in particular is a great introduction and resource.
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