CBT Journal For Dummies

Work your way through life′s problems with CBT

Challenge negative thinking while keeping track of your thoughts and feelings using this handy journal. Whether you′re working through problems on your own, or speaking to a therapist, this journal provides 12 weeks of practical ideas and exercises to help guide you through your therapy.

Read the signs explore your emotions as you write and learn to spot errors in your thinking

Maintain your mind use your journal to help you work through your worries and adopt a positive approach to problem solving

Reflect for success set your sights on achievable tasks and look forward to the future

Use your journal to:

Prevent ′all or nothing′ thinking

Assess the positives

Tackle toxic thoughts

Turn mountains back into molehills

Explore mindful thinking

Maintain and strengthen positive beliefs

Help you accept your past and enjoy the present

Rob Willson and Rhena Branch are CBT therapists who work in private practice in north London. They have both taught and supervised the MSc CBT course at Goldsmiths, having previously worked at The Priory Hospital in London. They are the co–authors of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook For Dummies and Boosting Self–Esteem For Dummies.