Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression: Essential Strategies to Manage Negative Thoughts and Start Living Your Life - Paperback

by Monique Thompson (Author)

Break free from depression with these simple, effective CBT strategies

Discover the help you need to manage negative thought patterns and reconnect with those around you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression delivers an easy-to-use toolbox that provides you with straightforward and actionable exercises. Learn how to reexamine the way you think and act so you can start creating positive change in your daily life.

Drawing on Dr. Monique Thompson's years of expertise using proven cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help adults and teens face anxiety and depression, this compassionate guide teaches you essential skills and strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to achieve lasting results.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression is:

• Depression based--Learn to manage your negative emotions and prevent experiential avoidance cycles by understanding the relationship between your thoughts, actions, and feelings.
• Beginner friendly--Find explanations and advice that are easy to follow for those who have no prior experience with cognitive behavioral therapy or similar therapies.
• Focused on practice--Teach yourself to stay engaged, connect with feelings, and more--all at your own pace--through simple and actionable exercises.

Get help managing your depression with cognitive behavioral therapy.

Author Biography

Monique Thompson, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing cognitive therapy to adults and teens with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Dr. Thompson has worked at UC Berkeley as a member of a team enhancing cognitive therapies for depression. She is a partner at the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and adjunct faculty at the UC Berkeley Extension